While milk has long been seen as a healthy drink for everyone a new study reveals that it also prevents chronic diseases. For example there is a positive link between the moderate intake of milk during pregnancy and birth weight length and bone mineral content during childhood. In addition a daily intake of milk and dairy products in elderly people may reduce the risk of frailty and sarcopenia. The findings of the review were published in the journal 'Advances in Nutrition'. The following study reviewed global scientific literature on the role of dairy products in health and in the prevention of chronic