date:Feb 21, 2013
d consumer groups continue to push for lower-calorie milk and foods on school menus to combat increases in childhood obesity.
The current standard requires processors to use special labeling, such as reduced-calorie chocolate milk, for milk made with non-nutritive sweeteners. This phrase, according to market research, doesn't appeal to children and has contributed to the overall decline in milk consumption in schools, the petition states.
Allowing milk processors to use any safe and suitable s