A recent opinion poll found that 67 percent of Americans believe that public schools should offer plant-based meals and milk to students. Despite 75 percent of those surveyed being unaware of the prevalence of lactose intolerance in the US, the majority still agreed that children should have access to healthier options in school cafeterias. Younger and college-educated adults were even more likely to support plant-based options for kids.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) conducted the poll, emphasizing the importance of providing nutritious and inclusive meal choices for children. Plant-based school meals have been shown to be higher in fiber, lower in fat, and cholesterol-free, benefiting children's overall health. Representatives in the US and the UK have introduced legislation to promote plant-based school meals, highlighting the potential health and environmental advantages of such initiatives.