Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams released a video highlighting startling health facts about the popular beverage.
It followed reports that the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is considering a ban on chocolate milk in public schools.
Adams, who has been an outspoken advocate for improving school nutrition and recently celebrated the successful elimination of processed meats from cafeteria menus, demonstrated through the video that one cup of chocolate milk contains three to four teaspoons of added sugar; the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that children ages two to 18 have less than six teaspoons of added sugar daily.
“Chocolate milk is loaded with extra sugar that can cause Type 2 diabetes and obesity, among other health issues,” said Borough President Adams. “Yet we continue to serve it in our schools. Instead of serving our children drinks that set them up for a lifetime of health problems, we should be giving them better options, such as water. Seventy percent of children have early signs of heart disease. We can’t continue to feed the health care crisis in this city.”
Adams’ video, titled “Chocolate Milk: Do the Math”
This is the most pressing issue and use of his time and resources in his borough?
Yes… we should not poison are kids with junk!
Kudos to Eric.
When the general citizenry is healthier, it benefits everyone. Children not loaded up on sugar will be calmer, less apt to fight and cause trouble.
The much more important issues show no signs of being addressed. Like the safety and security of law abiding citizens.
Lemme introduce you to a most amazing drink called Kambucha. Its readily available in many stores many health benefits
Kol ha kavod to Mr. Adams to care about and do something about child safety!
After suffering from type 2 diabetes he began eating a plant based diet (vegan) and reversed his disease. now he’s trying to spread his message of healthy eating in Brooklyn. great work Eric!
Stevia
Some soda companies are using it with success.
It’s a mitzvah to take care of our bodies. Eating healthful nutritious foods is so important.