date:Nov 19, 2012
Minneapolis School District also banned chocolate milk last year. However, Minneapolis decision was opposed by the Midwest Dairy Association, as well as scientific communities, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics. They cited evidence that flavored milk is an easy way for children to get nine nutrients (calcium; protein; vitamins A, D, and B12; potassium; riboflavin; niacin and phosphorus) and the cost of 20 to 40 additional calories (depending on the brand of chocolate milk) compared to