Should Milk Be Banned From School Lunches?
mrosen814
2012/07/23 21:00:00
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Dairy milk has always been a staple in children's lunches. A battle over whether to include full-fat or low-fat milk was waged beginning in 1974 and into the 1980s, with a requirement for a dairy milk substitute to be provided based on dietary needs included in 2004. The latest update that goes live this month, require that only non- or low-fat milk be served with school lunches.
Even though dairy milk has always been around in school lunches, a petition from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine states that it is scientifically proven that milk is high in animal fats, animal protein, and sugar (derived from lactose), making the drink more harmful to bones, than helpful.
“Research also shows that children can get all the calcium they need from non-dairy sources,” says the petition, “such as beans, tofu, broccoli, kale, collard greens, breads, cereals, and non-dairy, fortified beverages, without any of the health detriments associated with dairy consumption.” The petition goes on to recommend calcium-fortified soy milk and rice milk as "good substitutes for dairy beverages."
BLOGS.BABBLE.COM reports:
Even though dairy milk has always been around in school lunches, a petition from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine states that it is scientifically proven that milk is high in animal fats, animal protein, and sugar (derived from lactose), making the drink more harmful to bones, than helpful.
“Research also shows that children can get all the calcium they need from non-dairy sources,” says the petition, “such as beans, tofu, broccoli, kale, collard greens, breads, cereals, and non-dairy, fortified beverages, without any of the health detriments associated with dairy consumption.” The petition goes on to recommend calcium-fortified soy milk and rice milk as "good substitutes for dairy beverages."
BLOGS.BABBLE.COM reports:
A national group of physicians argues that dairy milk should be taken off school lunch menus, but what's right for your kid?
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Top Opinion
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'Zedd 2012/07/23 21:28:54
I can agree that some schools should really step up their school lunch quality, I mean, it's a grade school, not jail. Although I can agree that it feels like jail sometimes. Haha. It took till I was in 10th Grade when school lunches were changed for the better, they did get rid of soda machines and replaced them with Vitamin Water (Which is just glorified sugar water), Life Water, Minute Maids, etc, a lot more healthier and better cooks and menu. I used to go to one of the best school districts in PA too. Though since my class graduated, looks like its been downhill...
However, Milk should not be banned. I agree there's fat and sugar in some milks, but that is only based on where they get the milk. What cows they abused. Etc. Let's put it in the government's head that some fats and sugars are necessary for healthy bodies. Moderation is the key.
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(Moderation in all things is best)
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