What Works in Public Education

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by Sara Ring

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Got chocolate milk? In response to increasing concerns about childhood obesity, the National Dairy Council, a lobbying group, is launching the Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk campaign to promote chocolate milk in schools. The campaign says that nutrient-rich chocolate milk is a healthier alternative to sugary sodas and juices, particularly for kids who dislike white milk.

But some nutrition experts counter that the 60 or so extra calories in chocolate milk could hurt the younger generation, which is already struggling with high obesity rates. And still others (including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) consider human consumption of any animal's milk to be unnatural and unhealthy. Does chocolate milk have a place in our schools? Tell us what you think!

Should schools serve chocolate milk?

Yes. The nutritional benefits of chocolate milk make it an appropriate beverage to offer students.
60% (74 votes)
Maybe. Though chocolate milk should be available, students should be encouraged to drink white milk instead.
20% (24 votes)
No. The extra calories in chocolate milk render it too unhealthy to serve in schools.
19% (23 votes)
None of the above. (Comment below.)
2% (2 votes)
Total votes: 123

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Steve Langenecker
Parent / Guardian
Posted on 3/10/2010 11:38am

chocolate vs. white not the issue, temperature and bad smell is

Kids would drink more milk, white or chocolate, if it was ice cold and not served in those smelly containers.

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