Gentlemen from Wisconsin is recognized arise today in support of this amendment. Thank you Tom and Mr. Speaker. Which will continue the allowance of flavored milk in school nutrition programs. Dairy products deliver nutrients critical to children's health and development. Milk is the top source of protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin D for children ages 2 to 11. Dairy also provides nutrients vital to for immune health. Unfortunately, children are not consuming enough dairy to benefit from these essential nutrients. Removing flavored milk from schools only deter school age children from drinking milk even more. (02:01–02:12)
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