By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
Will drinking milk help you lose weight? Milk-mustache ads featuring celebrities such as actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Bebe Neuwirth or TV advice-meister Dr. Phil McGraw either promise or strongly suggest that it does.
For example, a recent "Got Milk?" ad featuring singer Sheryl Crow reads: "Studies suggest that the nutrients in milk can play an important role in weight loss. So if you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, try drinking 24 ounces of low-fat or fat-free milk every 24 hours as part of your reduced-calorie diet."
But studies on dairy's role in weight loss have shown mixed results. And a new entry in the mix is an epidemiological study released Wednesday that says dairy consumption doesn't have an effect on long-term weight loss for men. continue...
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