Whole Milk Isn’t the Fix—Feeding Kids Is

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson · Jan 22, 2026 · 10m

Whole Milk Is Back in Schools

But Hungry Kids Are Still the Real Problem

Whole milk is back in school cafeterias.

As a result, a lot of people are celebrating. Some are calling it a victory for nutrition. Others are calling it common sense. Meanwhile, a few are even calling it a breakthrough.

However, that excitement misses the point.

Because the biggest problem facing kids in school today is not milk fat.

Instead, the real problem is hunger.

First, Let’s Start With the Obvious

Before we talk about milk, fat, or nutrients, we need to start with something very basic.

Hungry kids do not learn…