Dairy milk delivers essential nutrients that support healthy child development, making it a vital component in children’s diets. As this National Dairy Month comes to a close, we’re diving into what makes milk such a nutritional powerhouse, how whole milk compares to other varieties, and what the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and USDA’s final rule mean for school nutrition programs.

In this SN Plus, you’ll get answers to all of those questions, and more. Plus, learn how school districts across the country are implementing new whole and 2% milk options provided through the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act while accounting for factors like student preferences, product availability and more.

School Nutrition thanks National Dairy Council for its generous support in making this article available.

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