Parents Snacks provide nearly 25% of children's daily energy. Flavored milk is a smart snack, and can help kids get the calcium they need. Read on to see how you can support positive health and wellness habits for your child.

With rising childhood obesity rates, parents might consider a ban on snacks like flavored milk to eliminate extra calories; however according to pediatricians, the goal is to plan – not ban.

Snacking between meals is the source of nearly 25% of children’s daily energy – crucial to helping them stay on track in the classroom or on the field. Flavored milk is a smart snack, containing the same essential vitamins and minerals as plain milk – which is great news because 9 out of 10 girls and 7 out of 10 boys are not getting enough calcium.

Studies have shown that when flavors are on the menu, kids drink more milk and fewer soft drinks. Check out the resources on the left to see how you can support positive health and wellness habits for your child.