[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 52 (Friday, March 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTHY KIDS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, last week, I introduced 
the Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act with Mr. Antonio Delgado. This bill 
addresses the importance of providing whole milk in school cafeterias.
  It is proven that milk is the number one provider of nine essential 
nutrients, as well as a great deal of long-term health benefits, 
including better bone health, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of 
cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. These benefits are crucial 
for the healthy development of our Nation's youth.
  Over the years, milk has been unfairly demonized, leading to the loss 
of nearly an entire generation of milk drinkers. The goal of this bill 
is to give children a wide variety of milk options and bolster milk 
consumption, a win-win for growing healthy children and America's dairy 
farm families.
  Mr. Speaker, it is time to follow the signs and allow whole milk back 
into the school cafeterias. With bipartisan support, it is my hope that 
we can bring this bill to the floor and pass this critical legislation 
to encourage the healthy development of our Nation's youth and support 
our dairy farm families across the country.

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