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Milk Offers More Nutritional Bang for Your Buck
New Study Reveals That Milk is a Nutrient Dense and Cost Effective Choice for School Meals
Rosemont, Ill., December 10, 2001 – Milk provides more calcium and protein per penny compared to any other foods served on school lunch menus, according to a new study published in the Journal of The American Dietetic Association (JADA).
Researchers at Kansas State University examined the nutrient contributions of five meal components of school lunches: an entree, milk, vegetable/fruits, grain/bread, and condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or salad dressing. Nutrient analysis of the foods from two different elementary school districts was then compared to the costs of these food items. The results revealed that milk contributed the most calcium and protein per 100 calories and per penny – making milk a nutrient dense and cost effective component for school lunch.
“This new research reinforces the tremendous contributions milk makes at lunch,” said Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Vermont. “I have found through my past research that children who have milk with their meal get more nutrients and increase their calcium intake compared to those who don’t.” Johnson concludes that missing out on milk’s nutrient package during key bone building years could put children at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life.
She also recommends flavored milks, such as chocolate, strawberry or banana, since they contain all the same nutrients as regular milk and have half the amount of added sugar found in soft drinks and many juice drinks.
“Milk Group foods are an important part of daily school lunches and help parents get the most nutritional value for their dollar" said Ann Marie Krautheim, registered dietitian for the National Dairy Council. "Not only does milk provide calcium and protein, but it also offers seven other essential nutrients including vitamins A, B-12 and D, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and phosphorus.”
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