Parents with children in public schools across all demographic groups have high levels of agreement that non-fat or low-fat flavored milk should remain an option in public school meals in their community. After receiving messaging on the benefits of milk in school meals, nine out of ten parents with children in public schools expressed agreement for retaining these options in public school meals in their community.

The results come from a poll conducted between March 17-19, 2023 among a sample of 513 Parents with Children in Public Schools. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Parents with Children in Public Schools based on age, race/ethnicity, and educational attainment. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

View a summary of the results here.

Key Result

After messaging, nine out of ten parents with children in public schools (90%) agree non-fat or low-fat flavored milk should remain an option in school meals.

Do you agree or disagree that non-fat or low-fat flavored milk (i.e., chocolate and strawberry) should remain an option for children in public school meals in your community?

IDFA Staff Contacts

Matt Herrick

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications

Andrew Jerome

Associate Vice President, Communications