Whole milk now allowed in school lunches
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Since 1990, federal dietary guidelines have suggested that children aged 2 and up should consume skim or low-fat milk to limit their consumption of saturated fats. Several health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, have supported that advice.
Trump, 79, signed a law allowing whole milk to be served in school cafeterias alongside low-fat and fat-free options, reversing a nearly 15-year-old Obama-era policy that banned whole and 2 percent milk from school meals to combat childhood obesity.
Under recently updated federal dietary guidelines, the Trump administration urges Americans to consume more protein and dairy, including whole milk and red meat. Officials also recommend avoiding added sugar and processed foods.
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Reminiscent of the 'Got Milk?' adverts of the past, Trump's milk mustache promotes the USDA's newly released nutrition guidelines.
Guernsey Dairy has launched its Milk for Schools scheme, a community health programme aiming to encourage healthy habits for the future. In its first phase, the States' education backed initiative currently covers preschools and day nurseries and all primary school breakfast clubs.