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Legislation to Reintroduce Whole Milk in Schools Gains Bipartisan Support

Federal lawmakers are pushing to allow whole and 2% milk back in schools, aiming to revise outdated dietary guidelines for student nutrition.

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Current USDA regulations require milk to be fat-free or low-fat and allow milk to be flavored or unflavored.
Whole milk should be back at schools, experts say: 'Nutrition science has evolved'
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Momentum is growing to put it back.
There’s a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here’s what you should know
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But some nutrition experts, lawmakers and the dairy industry argue that whole milk has been unfairly vilified, and that some studies suggest kids who drink whole milk are less likely to have obesity.
New Push to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Meals
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Updated: Apr 2nd, 2025, 12:47 PM ET

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Bipartisan efforts in Congress are underway to reintroduce whole and 2% milk in school meals, reversing a 2012 ban aimed at reducing childhood obesity. Nutrition advocates argue that whole milk offers essential nutrients and may aid in preventing obesity among children. Current USDA regulations require milk to be low-fat or fat-free, but experts suggest the data supporting this ban is outdated. As dietary guidelines undergo revision, debates continue regarding the benefits of whole milk for children's health.

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