Why Do We Eat Cereal With Milk?

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Nutritional Benefits

Today's cereals are especially dependent on milk for marketing purposes. It's the winning breakfast combo for kids, who are usually allowed to indulge in sugary cereals for breakfast as long as they drink all their milk. As you know, milk is rich in calcium and highly marketed as being essential to growth and bone development. While a child may be less likely to drink a glass of milk on its own, add some sugary cereal, and you're in business!