Unpacking the Dairy Dilemma: Why Was Milk Pushed So Hard?
                                
                                
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                                Facing a steady decline in sales during the 1990s, the dairy industry intensified its promotional efforts. However, the push for milk consumption has a much longer and more complex history, rooted in government policy and strategic marketing that sought to establish milk as a dietary staple. This raises the question: why was milk pushed so hard?