Triple The Dad

After tweeting back-and-forth a few times with @ phdinparenting about the advertising of chocolate milk in schools, she posted her thoughts more fully at http://www.phdinparenting.com/ . This is my response. Milk, and even chocolate milk, can and certainly are health drinks; whatever that term means. The short answer is that milk itself contains many beneficial nutrients. And contrary to @phdinparenting, these nutrients are “essential,” as noted on Oprah.com : Calcium – builds health bones Protien – a source of energy and muscle repair Potassium – maintains blood pressure Phosphorus – strengthens bones Vitamin D – more bone goodness Vitamin B12 – maintains red blood cells and nerve tissue Vitamin A – immunity support, vision and skin benefits Riboflavin (B2) – energy booster Niacin – metabolizes sugars and fatty acids In fact, the nutrition label lists significant amounts of 14 vitamins and mineral.  The nutrition grade on Caloriecount.com varies by producer, but fo...