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.

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