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Children who drink milk at home and with school meals have a better nutrition profile than those who do not. With three servings of dairy foods daily as recommended in MyPyramid and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, health care professionals, school nutrition professionals and teachers have an opportunity to provide and encourage choosing these healthful foods at home and in a school setting including school breakfast and lunch, the vending machine, a la carte service, school store and the concession stand.
A recent white paper provides a summary of the child nutrition environment and the most current research and insights on dairy's role in child nutrition, including in government-funded feeding programs.
A 2008 report by ENVIRON shows more students than ever are choosing low-fat or fat-free milk at school - approximately three-quarters of students are enjoying these nutrient-rich offerings!
For additional nutrition resources, including presentations and advertorials, please visit the Child Nutrition Health Education Kit at the National Dairy Council web site.
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