Milk: Don't Let the Flavor Fool You

Get the facts about flavored milk from Dr. Robert Murray, a pediatrician and Sally Kuzemchak, a registered dietitian. Click the video icon after each question to hear what the experts have to say.

Dr. Murray, pediatrician

• What's your perspective on serving chocolate milk in school?
  
• What happens if children can no longer choose flavored milk in schools?
  
• Isn’t flavored milk just adding to the problem of obesity in kids?
  
• What is the dairy industry doing to reduce added sugars and calories in flavored milk?
  
• My child prefers chocolate milk over white milk. Is it okay for him to drink flavored milk instead?
  
• As a doctor you’re saying it's okay, but would you give your own kids flavored milk?
  
• Why this focus on milk? Can’t kids get those nutrients from other foods?
  

Sally Kuzemchak, dietitian

• Why should milk be served at school?
  
• Does flavored milk have any of the same benefits as white milk?
  
• What’s the difference between white and flavored milk?
  
• So as a dietitian, you’re saying flavored milk is a good choice for children?
  
• But isn’t chocolate milk contributing to kids being overweight?
  
• What happens when flavored milk is removed from schools?
  
• Are you comfortable with your kids drinking flavored milk?
  

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