High Schools Get Chocolate Milk Grants

Twenty eight high schools in nine states across the midwest United States have received upwards of $3000 in grants from Midwest Dairy Council this month.

Why? Because they’re helping to promote “better nutrition in high school athletes by encouraging the consumption of 16 ounces of chocolate milk within one-half hour after practice, workouts and competitions.”

Senior high schools in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and eastern Oklahoma received the Recover with Chocolate Milk grants. The winners included both male and female athletes representing football, basketball, baseball, softball, cross country and golf teams.

Low-fat chocolate milk was in the news just a few months ago after further testing has shown that it helps sore muscles recover from intense physical activity more quickly, and could be twice as effective as leading sports drinks in doing so. The unique combination of protein and carbohydrates in milk provides nine essential nutrients and since it’s 90% water it’s also great for quenching thirst and keeping you hydrated.