Summary
President Donald Trump signed a new law that changes rules about what kind of milk schools can serve. The "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025" lets schools serve whole milk and other types of milk, overturning previous limits set during President Obama's term. The law also includes nutritional standards for milk and nondairy beverages served in schools.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed the "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025" into law.
- This law allows schools to serve whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, fat-free, lactose-free milk, and nondairy drinks that are equal to milk in nutrition.
- Previously, whole milk was limited in schools to help reduce childhood obesity.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in five American children and teens are obese.
- Proponents argue children were opting for less healthy drinks when reduced-fat milk was the only choice.
- The act says any milk fat is not considered saturated fat for nutritional compliance in schools.
- The new law aligns with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, promoting whole foods and healthy fats.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture supported the act with a social media post featuring President Trump with a "milk mustache."
