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The Fonterra Milk for Schools programme has delivered more than 70 million cartons of milk to primary schools throughout the country. 48,425 kids in the Auckland region enjoy chilled milk at school each day.

New research by the University of Auckland shows that 17 percent more kiwi kids are meeting recommended daily dairy consumption guidelines since the programme began.

The national guideline for dairy consumption for primary school children is between two and three serves per day; one serve of dairy is 250mls of milk or 150 grams of yoghurt. Many children do not meet this guideline.

Fonterra General Manager Nutrition, Angela Rowan said Fonterra Milk for Schools is having a positive influence on children’s choice of beverages. “Traditionally kids drink less milk as they get older because they start drinking soft drinks and juice.”

“Through Fonterra Milk for Schools, children’s taste for milk and understanding of the importance of dairy nutrition is resulting in positive choices around what they are drinking.”

“One of the most pleasing things we’ve seen is that they’re choosing to drink milk on the weekends as well – hopefully in preference to sugary drinks,” said Angela Rowan.

University of Auckland Associate Professor Clare Wall said milk provides children with necessary protein, vitamins and minerals. “Dairy can play a vital part in a healthy balanced diet, and research shows that children who consume milk and dairy products have improved bone and dental health.”

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