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This bill, known as the "GIVE MILK Act," aims to modify the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to expand milk choices for participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The bill begins by highlighting the importance of dairy consumption, noting that most Americans, especially children, do not consume adequate dairy amounts. It cites medical professionals' findings about milk's nutritional benefits, which include essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and potassium, and potential health benefits such as improved bone health and reduced risk of certain diseases. The key provision of the bill allows WIC program participants (or their parents/guardians) to choose between nonfat, low-fat, reduced fat, and whole milk, instead of being limited to specific milk types. This change means the U.S. Department of Agriculture must issue the type of milk elected by the individual participant. The bill is supported by references to dietary guidelines and professional medical recommendations about milk consumption for different age groups, emphasizing the nutritional importance of milk in children's diets and providing more flexibility in milk selection for WIC participants.

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