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It is true that milk is a good source of vitamin D and calcium. It helps prevent things like Rickets which was why it was mandatory in schools when I was young.

It is also one of the few non-sugary examples of a kids drink so I'm quite keen on it.

I liked it when I was young.

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Milk has ~26g sugar per 16oz serving. It is about 33% less sugar than an equivalent coke, but that doesn't mean it is non-sugary or anywhere close (unless you meant non-sugary in terms of it doesn't taste very sweet, regardless of actual sugar content)

The sugar is Lactose though not sucrose, it's a massively important distinction

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