Whole Milk is Back! Congress Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

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Congress has approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, marking a major shift in federal school nutrition policy and reopening the door for whole and reduced-fat milk in school meal programs. The legislation reflects growing consensus around the nutritional value of milk at all fat levels and underscores the impact of sustained, bipartisan advocacy.

“Today we will restore students access to a wide variety of milk options assuring students have the necessary nutrients to learn and to grow, says Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., a leading supporter of the bill since its introduction. “I have worked for a decade to restore whole milk to our school cafeterias, which have been limiting healthy choices for students, but that changes today.”

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