Researchers studied the effect of removing chocolate milk from cafeterias on milk selection and consumption. Researchers recorded how much milk was sold at 11 elementary schools in September and October of 2011, when chocolate milk was available for purchase in the cafeteria (chocolate, 1%, and skim were the only milks available for sale). In September and October of 2012, chocolate milk was no longer available for purchase in the cafeteria, and researchers again recorded how much milk was sold for the same 11 schools.
Use the information provided above and the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) format to make a claim to support whether chocolate milk should be banned in schools.
Claim: Chocolate milk should be banned in schools.
Evidence:
1. The researchers conducted a study comparing milk sales in elementary schools when chocolate milk was available for purchase in the cafeteria (2011) and when it was not (2012).
2. The study recorded the amount of milk sold at 11 elementary schools in September and October of both years.
3. In 2011, chocolate, 1%, and skim milk were the only milks available for sale.
4. In 2012, chocolate milk was no longer available for purchase in the cafeteria.
Reasoning:
The evidence suggests that the removal of chocolate milk from cafeterias had an impact on milk selection and consumption. By comparing milk sales in the two years, it can be concluded that the removal of chocolate milk led to changes in milk consumption patterns. Therefore, banning chocolate milk in schools could potentially lead to healthier beverage choices and promote the consumption of milk with lower sugar content (1% and skim milk). This aligns with the goal of promoting healthier choices and reducing sugar intake among students.
Claim: Chocolate milk should be banned in schools.
Evidence:
1. The study conducted by researchers recorded milk sales in 11 elementary schools during September and October of 2011 when chocolate milk was available for purchase in the cafeteria.
2. In September and October of 2012, chocolate milk was no longer available for purchase in the cafeteria, and milk sales were recorded again for the same 11 schools.
Reasoning:
1. By comparing the milk sales data from 2011, when chocolate milk was available, and 2012, when it was no longer available, we can analyze the effect of removing chocolate milk from cafeterias.
2. If the removal of chocolate milk resulted in a decrease in overall milk consumption, it indicates that students heavily relied on chocolate milk as their preferred choice, potentially neglecting the consumption of regular milk.
3. On the other hand, if the removal of chocolate milk did not significantly impact milk sales, it suggests that students were still willing to choose and consume regular milk, indicating that chocolate milk was not a necessary component in their milk selection.
Combining the evidence and reasoning, it can be claimed that banning chocolate milk in schools may be beneficial since it encourages students to choose and consume regular milk instead of relying solely on flavored options such as chocolate milk.