Recognizing the importance of fitness and nutrition for the entire family, the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival names chocolate milk as the Official Beverage of the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival for its 9 essential nutrients that build stronger bones and healthier bodies.

Enjoying chocolate milk is a great way to help the entire family get the three servings of dairy needed each day, as recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

For adults, the exercise recovery benefits of chocolate milk make it an excellent alternative to traditional sports beverages, and make it a perfect partner for the Arnold Sports Festival:

• Chocolate milk has essential nutrients, including calcium and Vitamin D, to help nourish the body and build stronger bones.
• Chocolate milk has protein and carbohydrates to help fuel and replenish the body after a workout.
• Chocolate milk is 85% water and has electrolytes to help the body hydrate and replace fluids.