Chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias reportedly considered by USDA

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Will chocolate milk in school cafeterias soon be a thing of the past? The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture is weighing a ban on flavored milk for elementary and middle school students.

The department says chocolate milk can contain as much added sugar as soda. They’re considering two options: One would limit chocolate milk to only high schools and the other would allow it to stay but with a new limit on added sugars.

The USDA says many students get most of their meals at school and they want those meals to be as healthy as possible.

Read more from CBS News Boston.

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