In an effort to increase profits, the milk industry began measures to lower costs and maximize production. Ultimately, they decreased the number of dairy farms but increased the production of milk by doubling the amount of milk obtained from each cow. Which of the following human health concerns could theoretically be linked to current milk industry practices?

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Coby Roberts

24 July, 14:18

In an effort to increase profits, the milk industry began measures to lower costs and maximize production. Ultimately, they decreased the number of dairy farms but increased the production of milk by doubling the amount of milk obtained from each cow. Which of the following human health concerns could theoretically be linked to current milk industry practices?

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Kenneth Fuller · Answer 1

Obesity

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Research evidences suggest that the consumption of whole milk reduces the likelihood of obesity in children and adults. The current practice by the dairy industry will result in a decrease in less milk fat and results of researches suggest that high dairy fat intake can reduce the risk of obesity. Thus with the increase in milk with low fat, there will be increased risk of obesity. Skimmed milk (milk low in fat) has been reported to cause obesity.