The Trump administration is moving to place whole milk on school cafeteria menus nationwide following the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act last week.
The new law reverses an Obama-era policy that required schools participating in federal meal programs to serve only low-fat or fat-free milk. The restriction was part of a broader effort to combat childhood obesity.
Under the new measure, schools can offer whole and reduced-fat milk options. However, implementation will vary by district and is not immediate.
In Washoe County, schools offer two milk choices in cafeterias: one percent plain milk and chocolate-flavored skim milk. District officials have not announced when or whether menus will change in response to the new law.
The legislation follows the release of updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The guidelines highlight full-fat dairy products with no added sugars as valuable sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fats.
Some health organizations, including the American Heart Association, have raised concerns, urging continuation of low-fat and fat-free dairy as part of a balanced diet.
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