All articles tagged with #whole milk
A USA TODAY opinion piece mocks a Department of Health and Human Services video in which Health Secretary RFK Jr. teams with Kid Rock for a shirtless workout in a wooden lodge and ends with glasses of whole milk, arguing the bizarre PSA highlights Kennedy’s controversial stances and questionable health‑policy messaging, while noting prior odd ads and public skepticism toward the department.
Kotaku reports that Trump’s White House used an AI-generated Stardew Valley image to promote the return of whole milk to school lunches and implicitly signal a 2028 bid, a move the piece frames as part of a pattern of gaming memes used in political messaging. The image includes Trump with a MAGA hat and symbolic items (and a “45464748” coin tying to the 45th and potential 47th presidencies), while the article notes ongoing chatter about a third term from allies like Steve Bannon and asks for comment from Stardew Valley’s developer.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, a self-described MAHA mom, discusses Trump-era health policies—returning whole milk to schools and updating the childhood vaccine schedule—and frames parental choice as central, noting bipartisan appeal and endorsements from influencers like Food Babe.
President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, revoking Obama-era limits to allow whole and 2% milk (and nondairy options meeting nutrition standards) in schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, affecting about 30 million students. The rollout could begin this fall as schools adjust, and the move aligns with new Dietary Guidelines emphasizing full-fat dairy with no added sugars, though flavored milks may face restrictions under those guidelines.
The article explains the differences between whole, 2%, and skim milk, focusing on their fat content and nutritional implications, with whole milk containing about 3.25% fat, 2% milk containing 2%, and skim milk having less than 0.5%, helping consumers make informed choices based on taste, calorie content, and health considerations.
A Norwegian study of nearly 74,000 adults over 33 years found that replacing whole milk with low-fat milk is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and overall mortality, likely due to reduced saturated fat intake which impacts LDL cholesterol levels and heart health.
The article discusses the debate over whether whole milk or low-fat milk is better for health, highlighting that traditional guidelines recommend low-fat dairy due to concerns about saturated fat and heart disease, but recent science may offer a different perspective.
A large Norwegian study suggests that drinking low-fat milk is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and overall mortality compared to whole milk, which may increase the risk of sudden death and other health issues. The findings challenge the traditional advice to prefer low-fat dairy for heart health.
As Congress faces a time crunch to address pressing issues such as aid to Ukraine and Israel, a border deal, and pending spending legislation, the House of Representatives instead focused on passing a bill to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias. The measure, which would reverse a decade-long ban on high-fat milk in schools, passed with bipartisan support. The debate over whole milk's nutritional merits had political undertones, with Republicans seeking to reverse changes made during Michelle Obama's campaign against childhood obesity. Critics argued that whole milk is less healthy than lower-fat alternatives and advocated for promoting nondairy options.