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Senate Ag panel hears witnesses on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S.222)
Summary
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on S.222, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would allow schools to offer whole and reduced‑fat milk alongside current low‑fat and fat‑free options.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry heard testimony on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S.222) and its potential effects on school meal participation, students' nutrient intakes and dairy farmers.
Chairman John Boozman opened the hearing by introducing S.222 and thanking witnesses, saying, "It's my privilege to call this hearing to order ... the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act S.222." The bill would allow schools to offer whole and reduced‑fat milk in addition to current low‑fat, fat‑free and lactose‑free options and would exempt milk fat from the saturated‑fat limits in school meals, proponents said.
Why it matters: supporters said restoring milk‑fat choice could raise milk consumption and reduce waste in school programs, helping address nutrient shortfalls for calcium, vitamin D and potassium. Opponents cited public‑health groups and nutrition guidance that generally recommend most people choose low‑fat or fat‑free dairy to limit saturated fat.
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