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12 foods that help your body absorb more vitamin D, according to dietitians
If you're one of the almost 25% of people in the U.S. who are low on vitamin D, your food choices could have a big impact. It ...
Feeding dairy cows whole cottonseed byproduct boosts milk fat, researchers find
Despite U.S. per capita milk consumption falling significantly in recent decades, according to the U.S. Department of ...
Why Whole Milk Could Soon Return to School Cafeteria Menus
The USDA banned whole milk from school lunches in 2012, citing saturated fat concerns. Now, with the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, lawmakers from both parties say it’s time to rethink that. Some ...
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Can't Get Enough Sun? Try These 11 Foods Packed With Vitamin D
As listed by the USDA, one whole egg yolk packs a whopping 218 IU in vitamin D. Simply making a frittata or some scrambled ...
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A Big Win for Dairy: Senate Committee Advances Whole Milk for Kids Act
Supporters of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act say more milk choices in school lunches mean healthier kids, less waste and ...
Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.
Why RFK Jr. wants to return whole milk to schools
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and several lawmakers push to return whole milk to US schools, experts weigh in on the science ...
There’s a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here’s what you should know
Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served again in schools, in addition to the ...