Union of Unions of Farmers and Ranchers has made a call to favor the consumption of whole milk and to position it as a priority option from an early age, relying on the good results of recent scientific studies that support the nutritional value of unskimmed dairy products.
The agricultural organization explains that a study published in "The Journal of Nutrition" concludes that, after administering three daily servings of whole dairy products to a group of people aged between 25 and 60, no increases in body weight, fat, blood glucose, or blood lipid levels are detected.
Furthermore, the union emphasizes that improvements in indicators such as systolic blood pressure, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI), as well as in the intake of certain essential nutrients, were confirmed in this study.
From the Spanish Federation of Nutrition (FEN), they remind that during childhood and adolescence "the consumption of whole milk is advised," as it maintains the energy and vitamins A and D associated with the fat fraction, and they discourage skim milk during these stages unless there is medical indication.
In light of this evidence, the organization considers it essential that nutritional guidelines and public policies regarding food are updated according to the available science, "especially when directed at the child population."
Given that the EU school program is precisely aimed at these age groups, Union of Unions argues that whole milk "must be a priority" among the dairy products included.
In this regard, the organization has presented amendments, adopted by several MEPs, that have been incorporated into the Council's position drafts on the proposal for the OCM Regulation, in order for whole milk to be integrated and prioritized in the European Union school program, in line with the reports and recommendations of the Spanish Federation of Nutrition.
Union of Unions defends, consequently, "the promotion of milk consumption as a key element in the diet," especially in childhood, to highlight its nutritional benefits, without forgetting adolescent and adult consumers.
With data from the Ministry of Agriculture cited by the organization, the consumption of whole milk in households with children up to 6 years old showed an upward trend of 3.9% in 2025 compared to the previous year and an increase of 11.3% when compared to a decade ago.