Multiple clinical and observational studies support the conclusion that drinking cow's milk helps children grow taller, whereas substituting it with plant-based alternatives is associated with reduced linear growth.
The retrieved papers include observational studies, clinical supplementation trials, and review articles specifically evaluating pediatric growth and linear development. Papers [0] and [11] show direct positive correlations and improvements in height and growth biomarkers from cow's milk consumption, while paper [8] notes that children consuming plant-based milk alternatives instead of cow's milk experience reduced linear growth. Therefore, the claim is well-supported by the available literature.