The 13 essential nutrients and vitamins contained in milk, along with the high-quality protein real dairy milk delivers, are critical for brain and bone development in children. As part of a healthy diet, whole milk can also help improve children’s memory, their ability to focus and brain function.
Nutrient-dense whole milk also provides many other health benefits, including stronger immunity, lower blood pressure and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
Whole and 2% milk are widely preferred by children and parents nationwide. And yet, students cannot access these same healthy milk options in their schools. Access to whole milk in schools allows students to benefit from affordable, unmatched and wholesome nutrition. Today’s decision is in alignment with scientific research that demonstrates the benefits of real dairy at all fat levels, and consumer preference.
DFA appreciates the leadership of U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), along with more than 130 co-sponsoring members of U.S. Congress in proposing (H.R. 1147) the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, which will allow whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation and the
future of family dairies. While supporting and serving nearly 11,000 family farm-owners, DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including fluid milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more that connect our Cooperative’s family farms to family tables with regional brands such as Alta Dena® Dairy, Meadow Gold® Dairy, Friendly®’s, Borden® Cheese, Plugrá® Premium Butter and Kemps® to name a few. On a global scale, we work with some of the world’s largest food companies to develop ingredients their customers are craving, while staying committed to social responsibility and ethical farming. For more information, please visit dfamilk.com.
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