Why are only lowfat and non-fat milk served?
Lowfat and non-fat milk are the only milk choices served because they are recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Whole milk and 2% reduced fat milk are very high in fat, a large portion of which is saturated fat. The guidelines used for school menu planning state that saturated fat levels in school meals cannot exceed 10% of total calories. Providing lowfat and non-fat milk allows us to stay in compliance with these guidelines.
