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Why Whole Milk Could Soon Return to School Cafeteria Menus
The USDA banned whole milk from school lunches in 2012, citing saturated fat concerns. Now, with the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, lawmakers from both parties say it’s time to rethink that. Some ...
Why RFK Jr. wants to return whole milk to schools
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and several lawmakers push to return whole milk to US schools, experts weigh in on the science ...
SLO County kids are eating better than ever at school. But a threat is looming
Schools are dishing out farm-to-fork meals featuring fresh, local produce. See what’s on the menu — and why it could be at ...
Bipartisan senators unveil measure providing flexibility in school lunch milk options
A bipartisan trio in the Senate unveiled a proposal on Wednesday to require schools to offer non-dairy milk options at lunch ...
There’s a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here’s what you should know
Whole and 2% milk has been banned from school meals since 2012. There is a new push by federal lawmakers and Health Secretary ...
Colorado budget writers approve changes to free school lunches, food banks, and multi-modal projects
The Colorado state budget is starting to take shape as budget writers finalize $1.2 billion in cuts. Those cuts include $1 ...
Whole milk should be back at schools, experts say: 'Nutrition science has evolved'
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act discussing bringing back whole and ...
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Doctors Group Denounces ‘Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,’ As Senate Holds Hearing on the Dangerous Legislation
As the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry meets this morning for a hearing on the “Whole Milk for ...