Flavored Milk

Many students prefer the taste of flavored milk to white milk. Fortunately, flavored milk contains all nine essential nutrients found in white milk-both are delicious, nutritious choices! Flavored or white, what matters most is that students are getting the recommended three servings of nutrient-rich dairy every day! Offering flavored milk is a simple, healthy way to ensure that students will drink and enjoy the milk served at school.                                       


NEW: The Impact of Removing Chocolate Milk from Schools
A recent study revealed that eliminating chocolate and other flavored milks from school cafeteria menus resulted in a dramatic drop in milk consumption along with a substantial reduction in nutrients--which are not easy or affordable to replace.

Study Fact Sheet

Study Executive Summary

Flavored Milk Handout


Fact Sheets and Handouts

Think Your Drink Handout

Flavored Milk: Great Taste and 9 Essential Nutrients

Adding Chocolate to Milk Doesn't Take Away Its Nine Essential Nutrients

Top 5 Reasons to Raise Your Hand for Flavored Milk

Fact Sheet: Top 3 Reasons Flavored Milk is Important in Child Nutrition Programs

American Academy of Pediatrics News - Flavored Milk Letter

American Dietetic Association - Hot Topic - High Fructose Corn Syrup

Chocolate milk is a fantastic recovery beverage for athletes. Read why!
Hydration for Athletes: Recovery Tip Sheet
 

Further Reports and Research

Flavored milk in Perspective

Dairy Council Digest: Flavored Milk Questions and Answers

Flavored milk improves nutrient-intake and does not lead to higher rates of overweight in children. Read a summary of this 2008 study.
ENVIRON Study Summary