Flavored milk, such as chocolate milk is designed to be a tastier alternative to plain milk. In 1942, chocolate milk only accounted for “2.2 percent of the total fluid milk consumption in [U.S.] cities and villages” (Hadary 210-213) However, as of 2009, “...flavored milks [in U.S schools such as strawberry and chocolate milk] account for seventy percent (emphasis added) of all the milk [children] drink” (Lunau 48), with chocolate milk accounting for around sixty-two percent of all milk (Hanks, Just, and Wansink) . Flavored milk’s popularity in the United States is controversial, given the fact that chocolate milk contains added sugar to make it have “roughly [the same amount of sugar] as a glass of orange juice” (Lunau 48). Currently, there …show more content…
According to the New York City Department of Education, “school milk [which includes chocolate milk] is an important source of protein, calcium, and vitamins such as A and D” ("Effects of Switching from Whole to Low-Fat/Fat-Free Milk in Public Schools � New York City, 2004�2009."70-73). All of these nutrients are commonly thought to be necessary for children, especially during their growth and development phases. As one of the most important minerals in the human body, calcium maintains a healthy bone-density as well as allows muscles to contract and helping nerves send messages through the body (Aceto 246+). In addition, vitamin A found in chocolate milk is vital to human intellectual development of people. A study conducted at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in 2006 examined the hippocampus tissue of mutant mice with a deficiency in vitamin A. Interestingly, the study concluded that a deficiency of vitamin A in mice broke important brain functions. More specifically, the deficiency “impaired LTP (long-term potentiation) and LTD (long-term depression) processes”(J.T. 360). The presence of these processes are very important as they are indicators of proper “connections between brain cells” (J.T. 360). Even though this study was limited to mice, it still demonstrates that vitamin A is important in humans as it helps fend off “learning and memory …show more content…
Dr. James Rippe, a Harvard Medical School graduate and professor at the University of Central Florida, “[dismisses the] claim [that] high fructose syrups in flavored milk [cause obesity] in children” ("Amid Bans at U.S. Schools, Research Highlights the Health Benefits of Chocolate Milk."). Since childhood obesity is a relatively new, complex phenomenon, we cannot jump the gun and blame added sugar. Dr. Rippe believes that HFCS is nutritionally the same as healthy sugars extracted from beets and canes, and therefore, chocolate milk cannot cause obesity.("Amid Bans at U.S. Schools, Research Highlights the Health Benefits of Chocolate Milk."). In addition, a study conducted in Canadian elementary schools from 1992 to 2002 noticed that the estimated contribution of added sugars from [flavored] milk, derived from per capita availability data, is low at <1 g/day, or ~1% of Canadians' total added sugars intake” (Henry 3). This study emphasizes that the added sugar in chocolate milk is not enough to cause the obesity epidemic in
The best time to use this mask is in the evening because this way your skin gets about 12 hours to heal before it is exposed to the sun. Moreover, I don’t fancy the idea of walking around smelling like fruit yoghurt, so nighttime use works for me.
There are several factors that go into deciding whether products can be considered safe for consumption. One process in deciding for dair is SCC, or Somatic Cell Count. The SCC is a count of all the white blood cells existing in milk products. If a certain number is reached, the milk is considered infected. An article entitled Somatic Cell Count- Milk Quality Indicator states, “A threshold SCC of 200,000 would determine whether a cow is infected with mastitis… Cows infected with a significant pathogen have an SCC of 300,000 or greater” (“Somatic Cell Count”). It is also stated that in Europe, “milk with an SCC of more that 400,000 is deemed unfit for human consumption” (“Somatic Cell Count”). While 400,000 is considered unsafe in Europe, The United States Department of Agriculture allows for “Grade A milk shipments” to have a maximum SCC of “750,000 cells/mL” (“Determining U.S. Milk Quality”). It’s questionable what actually is safe for consumption. No mammal other than humans consume milk after infancy, and especially not from other mammals. Needed calcium is easily obtained through consumption of various vegetables and nuts. People just aren’t meant to drink milk. Dairy is the most common food allergy out there. A concept easy enough for kids to understand, an article from Kidshealth.org explains to lactose intolerant children, “[Y}our body starts making less lactase when you’re around 2 years old” (“Lactose Intolerance”). Because at 2 years of age, a person is no longer an infant, and therefore the body thinks that a person isn’t going to be drinking milk anymore. Dairy consumption can even lead to cancer. In an article entitled Milk and Prostate Cancer: The Evidence Mounts it is stated that “Major studies suggesting a link between milk and prostate cancer have appeared in medical journals since the 1970s” (“Milk and Prostate Cancer”). One of these studies indicated that “frequent dairy could increase
This article is talking about a mayor banning beverages larger than 16 oz. at restaurants, sports arenas and movie theaters. The reason this mayor wants to ban large sodas is because he is afraid for all of New York’s health. That’s a good thing because a lot of us don’t know what we drink and eat most of the time. We just eat our food we don’t even bother to look what’s really in side such as calories, fats and oils in our food. This Mayor is doing New York a huge favor by banning large sodas. He’s helping everyone in New York about their health but people of New York doesn’t see that. There are people who are trying to not let him pass this law because some of them probably drink 16 oz. every day of once a week or twice a week or even more.
Chocolate milk should be banned from schools because from school because kids consume too much sugar. It’s a proven fact that kids consume about 20% more sugar than they are supposed to in just 1 week. This is a bad thing because having extra sugar isn’t good for you. Another fact about chocolate milk is that after a year kids would have drank 2 gallons of sugar. You don’t want
Since the beginning of time, people have been drinking milk. Even today you will find a gallon of milk in almost every refrigerator in America. Milk is, and has always been, a staple of our diet. Because it contains essential proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins, milk is considered one of nature's perfect foods. Unfortunately, throughout the last century milk has been subjected to many forms of modern processing practices, which deprive milk from many of its natural qualities and benefits. Therefore many essential vitamins and enzymes are lost. Processing milk has altered one of nature’s perfect foods and changed it into something nature did not intend. Because of the abundant health benefits in raw milk, this report will explain why it should be made legal for consumers to buy throughout the United States.
¨ Chocolate milk has 18 total grams of sugar (12 grams of lactose naturally found in all white milk and 6 grams of actual added sugar),¨ According to the Western Dairy Association, the fifteenth leading milk producer in the U.S. On the other hand, sports drinks and colas have almost three times the amount of added sugar. Cola has nine teaspoons of added sugar and sports drinks have about seven teaspoons of added sugar, according to Melissa Dobbins a Nutrients. This shows that colas and sports drinks are the problem when talking about obesity not the healthy nutrition drink chocolate milk, Kids are not obese because they drink chocolate milk because it has zero grams of fat and very little added sugar. This proves that kids are not obese because they drink chocolate milk, but, because they drink beverages with mountains of fattening ingredients.This proves that chocolate milk does not cause obesity but colas and sport drinks
There are many different kinds of effects that come from not consuming the right amount of the nutrients everyday. Receiving the right amount is key especially for children ages zero to three years old. Some physical effects in early-aged children is the inability to fully develop in growth and their ability to fight infections is very weak. Other physical conditions found in children are chronic health issues such as, asthma and Cystic Fibrosis, also many children find themselves needing to be hospitalized. Mental effects are taken into account as well, because many children experience behavioral consequences and challenges: Children also suffer from anxiety and aggression issues. Young children are not only people affected from lack of nutrients, but adults experience both physical and mental problems too. Adults are not as affected by not getting the accurate amount of nutrients, these ages unfortunately do not get to live a...
Consumption of soft drinks has an impact on childhood obesity. According to France Ellisle from France’s Institute of Health and Medical Research, there is a direct connection between weight gain and sugar. The average adolescent is consuming about fifteen to twenty teaspoons of sugar daily. (Scott, 2) Along with the sugar children are eating more and more fast food. The sit down dinner has come to an end. In most families both parents work fulltime leaving little time to prepare healthy meals. Parents look for food that is quick, cheap and satisfies the child. The problem with fast food is that has very little nutritious value and is often high in fat and salt content, with a good measure of preservative thrown in....
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Is there any food on earth that can provide the PERFECT nutrition to a human? Yes, and it is breast milk. Breast milk is the perfect nutrition. This superior food contains hormones, live antibacterial and antiviral cells and essential fatty acids (What Makes Human Milk Special?, Mar-Apr 2006). All of which are helpful in protecting against any harm. Sicknesses in infants are lowered by the help that breast milk gives. Breastfed children are sick less often than children who aren’t breastfed (What Makes Human Milk Special?, Mar-Apr 2006). Breast milk contains all the nutrients that an infant needs as it continues to grow. When the child is brought into the world it has no way to fight off any d...
Red Bull. 5 Hour Energy. Monster. These energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular not just for teenagers and college kids, but in the world of athletics as well. Athletes around the world are drinking these beverages for a boost in athletic performance and stamina to get an edge over their opponents. These drinks are even being promoted by professional athletes! This increasing popularity and consumption begs the question: are these drinks safe? I decided to dig into this question, and I have found some pretty startling answers. The drinks may bring enhanced performance and energy, but they also come with potential health risks. These health risks heavily outweigh the benefits the drinks could possibly bring.
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Beef is “what’s for dinner,” pork is “the other white meat,” lamb is something many reserve for Christmas Eve or Easter dinner, turkey is the traditional Thanksgiving staple, and everything else tastes like chicken. There are plenty of meats out there in the local grocery store or meat market to choose from when selecting a protein for the dinner table, but there is one popular species of livestock that is missing from the list here that many enjoy around the world, but not so much in the U.S. Nope, not rabbit or quail, but goat. Although many Americans are not familiar with the cuisine gleaned from our caprine friends, goat is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world. According to an article by a researcher at the University of California, Davis, approximately 63 percent of the world’s population consumes goat meat on a regular basis. With the U.S. population only comprising a little under five percent of the total world population, there are many people missing out on this popular protein!
“Healthy eating” means eating a variety of foods that gives you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feeling good with your health conditions, and having enough energy throughout the day (Nordqvist). A poor diet can cause harm a person’s daily life activities. Research from Eating Healthy Might Prove Too Expensive for Poor ABC News shows, that the price of eating healthy foods may be expensive to a family who earns a low-income. So, eating fast foods may be more convenient for them knowing that the prices are way less. However, everyone should make the effort to stop eating foods that will later on harm your health. As mentioned in the article “Healthy Eating”, “Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically
It is a Saturday night and it is time for a late night snack. Is the first thing on your mind ice cream? Who does not like Ice cream? The best late night snack ever, think about it tastes delicious. First of all, ice cream tastes better than any other sweet treat. What food could compete with this creamy smoothness, or the delicious feeling of this soft, cold treat as it meets your taste buds? Don’t know of any other food that feels as good. With Talenti they have so many mouth-watering flavors 33 to be exact. In today’s world you can even get ice cream that’s protein, as the soy ice creams have. So Ice cream is really good. Secondly, while it might not yet be a complete ideal healthy snack, it can be served after every suppertime for everyone likes it. It can be a common thread between strangers. Ice cream can be a healthy treat because it is delicious, it comes in many flavors, and it can be eaten in ways; but, eating too much ice cream can make you fat.