Study: Kids Who Drink Cow Milk Alternatives Are Shorter

BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A new study suggests that kids who drink cow milk alternatives, like soy or almond milk, are slightly shorter than their peers.
The research was published this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
“Many parents are choosing noncow milk beverages such as soy and almond milk because of perceived health benefits,” the study authors write. “However, noncow milk contains less protein and fat than cow milk and may not have the same effect on heig