BUILT w/ Chocolate Milk
Looking for great nutrition for your athletes? Whether you’re a coach, a sports dietitian or an athlete yourself, choose chocolate milk – the sports drink nature intended.
Chocolate Milk Proof
In a recent University of Texas study, high school athletes drinking chocolate milk bench-pressed a net total of 6.7% more and squat-lifted a net total of 7% more than those recovering with a leading sports drink.
How It Works
- Rehydrate. The 90% water content and natural electrolytes in chocolate milk replace what the body loses through sweat.
- Repair. 8 grams or more of high-quality protein in every 8-ounce glass is vital for building and repairing muscle after games and practices.
- Replenish. The carbs-to-protein ratio in chocolate milk is ideal for post-workout recovery.
Make it Work For You
- For coaches. Contact your school wellness specialist about getting a free glass-door chocolate milk cooler for your athletic department.
- For sports dietitians and other health pros. Find free resources on the power of chocolate milk for athlete nutrition.
- For potential partners. Contact our business development team to see how we can partner to bring powerful athlete nutrition to your community.
Give Your Athletes the Chocolate Milk Edge to Fuel Recovery
Elevate your team's performance with the delicious recovery power of chocolate milk. Studies show impressive benefits for high school athletes who refuel with chocolate milk after intense training.
- Strength gains: Research shows your athletes can set new personal records with squat lifts increasing by 7% and bench presses by 6.7%.
- 13 essential nutrients: Support optimal growth, development and recovery with vitamin D, calcium and potassium— key nutrients most Americans lack.
- Defense wins championships: Fortify your players' immune defense with vitamin A, D, zinc, selenium and high-quality protein, ensuring they stay healthy on and off the field.
- Enhanced power and endurance: Offering an ideal carb-to-protein ratio (3:1), chocolate milk replenishes glycogen stores for sustained energy, increases protein synthesis for faster muscle repair and reduces perceived exertion, delaying fatigue.
- Hydration and electrolyte replenishment: Combat dehydration and restore vital minerals lost through sweat, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium, keeping your athletes performing at their peak.
Choose chocolate milk – the naturally delicious, reimbursable and scientifically proven recovery drink to give your athletes the competitive edge they deserve.
A Different Choice for Every Game Plan
Compare your school’s three routes to better performance
16 oz. Chocolate Milk Bottle
- Twice the calcium, protein and vitamin D than the 8 oz. carton.
- Perfect for students on the go
- Fits in backpacks, lockers and cup holders
8 oz. Chocolate Milk Carton
- Budget friendly, familiar alternative
- A staple in school cafeterias
- Ensures a consistent supply
Bulk Chocolate Milk Dispenser
- Readily available, boosting milk consumption
- Reduces packaging waste
- Slashes milk costs
Estimate Your Chocolate Milk Investment Impact
Select your chocolate milk option
* based on an 8 oz. portion per student
Benefits
The 16 oz. chocolate milk bottle isn't just a thirst quencher – it's a nutritional powerhouse packed with even more goodness than standard bottles. This means more calcium for strong bones, more protein for muscle repair and more vitamin D for a thriving immune system. Delivered in a taste athletes crave, chocolate milk satisfies and refuels – leaving your athletes energized and ready to tackle their next class or practice. The 16 oz. size fits perfectly in lockers, backpacks and cup holders, making it the ultimate on-the-go recovery drink.
Program Implementation Considerations for 16 oz. and 8 oz. options:
*Your local school wellness specialist can help you navigate the following considerations and work through program logistics.
- Is the school/athletic department able to house a cooler with these specifications?
- Exterior Dimension Estimates: 62” H x 26” L x 23” D
- Refrigerant: 134a
- Amps: 4.5
- Voltz/Hz: 115V/60 Hz
- Is there a person committed to ensuring maintenance of the cooler to include monitoring of temperature, cleaning, maintenance and restocking?
- Identify how the milk will be purchased.
- Consider partnering with your Child Nutrition Department to reduce administrative and procurement barriers while streamlining order and pick-up/delivery and ensuring food safety.
- Other options for obtaining milk could include purchasing directly from the processor or food vendor, or purchasing at your local store.
- Establish a budget to support the sustainability of your BUILT program.
- Reference the FAQ and/or connect with your School Wellness Specialist for more information and ideas to support the cost of milk.
Benefits
The 8 oz. chocolate milk carton, a familiar face in lunchrooms nationwide, emerges as a powerful and practical alternative to the 16 oz. option. Milk cartons are a staple in school cafeterias and can be readily available through partnerships and collaboration with your Child Nutrition Department. This seamless integration simplifies logistics, reduces costs and ensures a consistent supply of this research-backed recovery drink.
Benefits
Bulk milk machines are the game-changing refuel your athletes crave, delivering a triple threat of performance, budget and environmental wins. Think refrigerated chocolate milk on tap, dispensed directly from hygienic tanks and guaranteeing a refreshing sip every time. Studies prove it's not just a thirst quencher – bulk machines boost milk consumption, fueling athletes with the essential nutrients for peak performance and recovery.
Bulk purchasing also slashes milk costs, while reduced packaging waste minimizes disposal and helps your school go green. It’s not just about convenience – it's about building champions, saving money and making a sustainable statement.
Program Considerations
*Your local school wellness specialist can help you navigate the following considerations and work through program logistics.
- Is the school/athletic department able to house a bulk milk machine given the average requirements below?
- Exterior Dimension Estimates: 27” L x 18” D x 40” H
- 8-foot, three-prong cord
- Amps: 1.2
- Voltz/Hz: 115V/60 Hz
- Is there a person committed to ensuring maintenance of the bulk milk machine to include monitoring of temperature, cleaning, maintenance and restocking?
- Determine how you will serve the milk. Will you use reusable cups, disposable cups or bottles?
- If providing reusable or disposable cups, determine what size and don’t forget to factor into program costs. Reusable cups will have a more upfront cost with longer sustainability versus a disposable cup.
- If providing reusable cups, will you have access to a dishwashing machine?
- Who would be responsible for the collecting, washing and restocking of the cups?
- Identify how the milk will be purchased.
- Consider partnering with your Child Nutrition Department to reduce administrative and procurement barriers while streamlining order and pick-up/delivery and ensuring food safety.
- Other options for obtaining milk could include purchasing directly from the processor or food vendor.
- Establish a budget to support the sustainability of your BUILT program.
More BUILT Resources
BUILT FAQ One-Pager “The most important ability is availability. That is tied directly to your health. In order for the body to build up, it has to have the right hormonal levels. It has to have the right nutritional levels. That really is what we started to see with the chocolate milk.”
Andy Cheshire, Doctorate in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and Former High School Football Coach
References
- Born et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2019) 16:6 (https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12970-019-0272-0.pdf)
- Karp JR, Johnston JD, Tecklenburg S, Mickleborough TD, Fly AD, Stager JM. Chocolate milk as a post-exercise recovery aid. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2006 Feb;16(1):78-91. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.16.1.78. PMID: 16676705. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16676705/)
- Molaeikhaletabadi M, Bagheri R, Hemmatinafar M, Nemati J, Wong A, Nordvall M, Namazifard M, Suzuki K. Short-Term Effects of Low-Fat Chocolate Milk on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Performance in Players on a Women's University Badminton Team. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Mar 19;19(6):3677. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19063677. PMID: 35329361; PMCID: PMC8954613. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35329361/)
