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Research and Facts about Flavored Milk

• 2009 Study Materials: "Impact on Student Milk Consumption and Nutrient Intakes from Eliminating Flavored Milk in Schools"
  • Fact Sheet
    Highlights the important role flavored milk plays in the nutrition of our students. Provides information from the study that shows removing flavored milk from the lunchroom has nutritional consequences; our students are missing out on essential nutrients when flavored milk is not available.
  • Executive Summary
    Provides a detailed overview and key findings from the study.
  • Study – Detailed Findings/PDF version
    (If you would like a Powerpoint version, please email us at: info@milkdelivers.org.)
    This presentation takes in-depth look at the research and nutrition modeling that demonstrates the loss of essential nutrients when flavored milk is eliminated or reduced from school lunchrooms.
• Flavored Milk Brochure
  Good nutrition is vital to our children. Moms want it. Schools want it. But are they getting it? Learn more about the nutritional benefits of lowfat milk, both white and flavored, in this informative brochure. Ideal to use with parents and other school executives.
• Flavored Milk Flyer
  This two-sided handout provides an abbreviated look at the research, statistics and trends on the importance of flavored milk to a student’s nutrition. Click here for a select list of supporting research references.
• Flavored Milk White Paper
  This comprehensive booklet provides an in-depth look at the research, statistics and trends that support the important role of flavored milk to a student’s nutrition. With over 70% of milk sold in schools being flavored, it is critical to be knowledgeable on the significant nutritional benefits of flavored milk and the importance of offering flavored milk in your school.
• Refuel with Chocolate Milk Brochure
  Discover the exciting science supporting chocolate milk as a great post-exercise drink. Research suggests that milk’s unique mix of nutrients may help you refuel and rehydrate after exercise and the protein helps build muscle.

Tips on Increasing School Milk Consumption

• Milk 201 Brochure
  This colorful brochure is packed with 8 easy to read pages of information, facts and ideas you can use to make your school milk program a success. Inside you'll find information on new laws, new studies, tips for making lunch line, a la carte, and breakfast and after school programs more successful with milk.
• Download Celebrity PA Announcements for Your School
  Looking for a celebrity to talk to your students about milk? Download these celebrity announcements and play them on your schools PA system in the morning or during lunch time.
• COLD-SELL® Coolers for School Information Sheet
  Click here to order a Cold Sell Cooler for your school. COLD-SELL® Systems' are non-electric insulated cold management containers that do not require ice – great for your school!
• Find A Milk Processor
  Use this directory to find your local milk processors and their contact information.
• Research Studies
  • 2008-2009 School Channel Survey Highlights
    • 1,379 school districts, representing 9,133 schools were surveyed.
    • The average student receives 3.8 milk servings per week at school, up 1.7% from last year.
    • Schools that only offer white milk provide an average of 3.0 servings of milk per week to students while schools that also offer chocolate milk provide an average of 3.6 servings of milk per week to students.
    • School nutrition directors are becoming increasingly aware of chocolate milk's impact as a recovery beverage. Click here for more info.
  • 2007-2008 School Channel Survey
  • 2006-2007 School Channel Survey
  • St. Louis School Milk Test
  • School Milk Pilot Test

Links

Visit these links for more resources:

• http://www.nutritionexplorations.com
  Visit for this site for nutrition information and lesson plans for your school.
• http://www.bodybymilk.com
  Encourage your students to visit bodybymilk.com for celebrity content, nutrition information, cool contests, fun and games.
• http://www.coldsell.com
  Visit the home page of Alliance Cold Sell to order a Refuel cooler for your school. COLD-SELL® Systems' are non-electric insulated cold management containers that do not require ice – great for your school!
• http://www.whymilk.com
  This women-target site features nutrition information and studies, recipes, tips and tools, and milk mustache celebrity ads.
• http://www.spartanestores.com/gotmilk
  Got milk? Merchandise like school supplies, office essentials, and clothing is available for purchase on this website.
• http://www.nordoninc.com
  Nordon, LLC carries all types of milk coolers - glass door merchandisers, open air coolers and milk crate coolers. All units can be shipped with the got milk? (TM) spot graphics and headers. Nordon, LLC carries Beverage-Air, Imbera, ATC and other nationally recognized brands.