The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
as an update to nutrition standards set by the department for healthy school meals.
A USDA spokesperson provided a statement to FOX Television Stations which reads in part "Dietary Guidelines for Americans draws attention to the concerning levels of sugar consumption, including in many flavored beverages. This proposed rule would allow kids to enjoy the benefits of milk as a nutrient-dense food, with reasonable limits on added sugars to encourage consumption and reduce waste in school meals."The agency says it’s weighing two options.
USDA officials asked for public feedback on appropriate age limits for drinking flavored milk, which would have a limit on added sugars under the two proposed choices.school years to offer schools nationwide clear input on healthy school meals for students after requirements were eased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said in a release.
A decision on flavored milk from the USDA is expected early next year and would take effect for the 2025-26 school year, the
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