Dairy organizations support legislation allowing whole milk in school meals
International Dairy Foods Association, National Milk Producers Federation said the addition of whole milk to school menus reflects research showing such products benefit children.
The Arlington, Va.-based National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., said they welcome the introduction of legislation sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, allowing whole milk in school nutrition programs.
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019 (H.R. 832) has eight other co-sponsors, including Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas), ranking Republican on the House Agriculture Committee.