Banning Milk In Daycare

[Annalee]

Except that the government has had a huge part in ensuring that we DO drink milk... for example, forcing dairy farmers to pay to fund the "Got Milk?" campaign.

I think the government has intervened way too much with milk and cutting back school lunch portions to nothing! My boys come home starving every day. They get to choose juice or milk in 4 oz cartons. They get one itty bitty chicken sandwich with maybe 3 bites on it...the portions are rediculous all in the name of curbing obesity. 4 Oz. is NOT much to drink for a 10 and 12 year old. My boys do drink water as well. This 2% for this age, 1% for this age and whole milk for this age is crazy. I have a 4 yr old family member whom is obese, so I do sympathize with the issue, but she is constantly eating tootsie rolls and gum... I am concerned with each family being accountable for some of these children's issues. BUT, I do not want anyone to misunderstand me...there are children with health-related issues that are obese and I am not talking about those children in my posts. My heart goes out to those children. I just want all parents to do their part in turning this obesity issue around without the government dictating our meals!

[NoMoreJuice!]

milk is not the ideal choice, not that it is any of the government's business.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

cool. I'd be a lot more keen on getting licensed and on the food program if I wasn't required to serve milk. People drink way too much "other stuff" and not enough water. I don't serve milk except on rare occasions--98% of the time the kids drink water with meals AND snacks. That's IT. And my daycare parents all know it and approve, even overwhelmingly support, this.

If you're going to drink milk, WHOLE is the better way to go, not skim. The fat helps with brain function (yes even in adults) and with feeling full.

Besides, what the hell kinda sense does it make to believe that another animal's breastmilk is healthier for us than our own?

I am right there with ya (except I am forced to serve the garbage since I am on the food program and NEED the extra ~$300 it brings in!).

[ihop]

call me odd, I agree. milk is horrible. we are the only species on earth that drink milk past infant. I don't drink dairy, but it's a choice, all 3 of my kids are lactose intolerant, as are many of my DCks. Milk is all pushed due to government $$$$$$$$$$ there are so many better ways to get your calcium.

Drinking a glass of creamed fat, that sound NASTY

[Mister Sir Husband]

Ok, so I am not a child .. or am I now or have I ever been obese.. but I do love milk. I always have. In fact I drink about a gallon a day.

[Starburst]

It seems like every health expert is on the band wagon of either being 100% pro or 100% con. What ever happened to moderation?

Don't get me wrong, I think it was wrong for them to basically, in a sense, "push" providers on food program to serve milk where there can be lots of issues such as allergies/intolerance (I'm L.I. and my brother was born allergic to milk) or personal beliefs (such as vegans) and risk losing that funding for that child's meals (or getting penalized) because that was the only issue for their meal. And of course (what I guess they are now just starting to realize) the added calorie consumption was always something I was always concerned about; I personally try to avoid "drinking" calories as much as possible. I mostly drink water or unsweetened tea (and would hope to pass on to my children, since weight issues do run in our family).

But I don't think they should just now say "No milk period" because there are some meals where milk is a more appropriate beverage (such as with PB&J). Plus what about w/ cereal? or is that not going to be an optional meal choice either?

[Annalee]

Don't get me wrong, I think it was wrong for them to basically, in a sense, "push" providers on food program to serve milk where there can be lots of issues such as allergies/intolerance (I'm L.I. and my brother was born allergic to milk) or personal beliefs (such as vegans) and risk losing that funding for that child's meals (or getting penalized) because that was the only issue for their meal. And of course (what I guess they are now just starting to realize) the added calorie consumption was always something I was always concerned about; I personally try to avoid "drinking" calories as much as possible. I mostly drink water or unsweetened tea (and would hope to pass on to my children, since weight issues do run in our family).

But I don't think they should just now say "No milk period" because there are some meals where milk is a more appropriate beverage (such as with PB&J). Plus what about w/ cereal? or is that not going to be an optional meal choice either?

If I wasn't on the Food Program, I would still have to submit to licensing my menu to make sure I was meeting the requirements of each meal component. If a child can not tolerate mile, we are allowed to have a dr excuse posted with the menu. Not sure about religious preferences but I assume that could be arranged as well. Either way, I am stuck with serving milk much of the day. :confused:

[Laurel]

Now they are wanting to ban milk in daycare to reduce childhood obesity!

In my day it was Dr. Spock, okay I'm old. ::

Isn't it Dr. Sears who is the new popular doc? Not really sure.

Anyway, here is what he says about milk.

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/feeding-infants-toddlers/milk/nutritional-benefits

Laurel

[debbiedoeszip]

That's crazy! I think kids are sitting inside on technological devices is the problem eating junk food. My generation grew up playing outside ALL DAY only taking time to eat lunch and take a nap. We ate 3 meals a day and did not snack all day. Today, children are eating whatever, whenever and going to bed when they want with NO boundaries or guidance.....not all families but the majority are this way. Milk/fast food are no more responsible for childhood obesity any more than pencils are responsible for misspelled words. ::

ITA with this. When I was a kid in the 70s, the food we ate was just as sugar and sodium filled, but kids were very, very active. I also believe that it's a massive amount of inactivity that is leading some children today to become obese. Not so much what they are eating.

When I was a kid, the only times that tv was interesting for kids was at noon (Flintstones/Spiderman), Saturday mornings (cartoons!), and early Sunday evenings (Disney!). The rest of the time it was boring grown up shows. It wasn't until the 80s that some networks started airing a couple of hours of cartoons after school (that I recall).

Video games (in the 70s) were something found only in arcades and you needed money from parents to play them (and good luck getting that money, LOL).

Kids played outside every daytime hour it wasn't pouring rain or blizzarding, and played hard inside when it was crappy out.

[KidGrind]

I dont think that it is the main problem but I think that along side of the fact that you can use food stamps at most fast food places, MILK is a huge contributor to child hood obesity, and lets not forget the #1 reason, SCREEN time. kids don't exercise enough anymore.

What percentage of the U.S. population is on food stamps?

I highly doubt that’s the problem. I wonder how food stamps even crept into this topic. What’s next WIC?

**bursts out laughing**

I love milk. I have no problem with persons who do not like milk. All adults have a choice to make for themselves and hopefully what is best for their children. I actually order milk from a farm/creamery. They don’t give their cows hormones or antibiotics which I appreciate.

[Unregistered]

as far as soy milk
I heard that too much soy, especially in little boys boys is not good
something about estrogen and the gmo in soybeans.

[Play Care]

Either way, I am stuck with serving milk much of the day

I guess I don't understand this. I serve just two 4 oz cups of milk a day - at breakfast and lunch. The rest of the day I only serve water. I never serve juice. If they drink that, they get water. If they don't drink it, the cup is washed, sanitized and ready for when they are thirsty and want water.

[Play Care]

I love milk. I have no problem with persons who do not like milk. All adults have a choice to make for themselves and hopefully what is best for their children. I actually order milk from a farm/creamery. They don’t give their cows hormones or antibiotics which I appreciate.

Me too. I am fortunate to have a local dairy that is highly regarded. All my milk products come from here. I would much rather serve this than say, soy milk.

[Annalee]

I guess I don't understand this. I serve just two 4 oz cups of milk a day - at breakfast and lunch. The rest of the day I only serve water. I never serve juice. If they drink that, they get water. If they don't drink it, the cup is washed, sanitized and ready for when they are thirsty and want water.

My Food Program gives me pre-made monthly menus and milk is on there for meals and snacks...only 3 days per week of snacks call for 100% juice...the rest is milk..

[craftymissbeth]

I guess I don't understand this. I serve just two 4 oz cups of milk a day - at breakfast and lunch. The rest of the day I only serve water. I never serve juice. If they drink that, they get water. If they don't drink it, the cup is washed, sanitized and ready for when they are thirsty and want water.