Back to School: Less than 1% of School Milk is Lactose-Free but Parents Want More Lactose-Free Options for Kids

An analysis of milk sales across all major sales channels shows that U.S. schools are falling short in making lactose-free milk options available to students. Obstacles like mandatory doctor’s notes, a lack of reimbursements for lactose-free purchases from the federal government, and inadequate nutrition recommendations that shortchange child nutrition are at issue.