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Show 8B Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday January 23, 2001 w. Sjw. Students promise parents to gr drink...milk that is What parting words did many parents have for their children when they left home for college this fall? Drink your milk! According to a recent national survey of more than 1,000 parents with college-bounchildren, their greatest wish was for their future freshmen to drink their milk. Regular milk consumption was even more important to parents than being nice to their teachers, buttoning their coats in cold weather and making their beds in the morning. The fact is parents may have a real reason to wony The survey found that eight out of 10 incoming college students are leaving behind their primary meal providers for the first and Dad. College is all about young people making decisions without their parents around, says Ann S. Litt, M.S., RD., L.D., author of The College Students Guide to Eating Well on Campus (Tulip Hill Press, 2000). So its a critical time to educate students on good nutrition so they can make healthy decisions in the dorm dining room and beyond," says Litt. Students Put Their Milk Where Their Mouths Are This year, students had an opportunity to put their milk where their mouths are during milk mustache events nationwide. The got milk? campaign traveled to 40 university chmpuses to encourage students to relieve their parents angst and take control of their dietary destiny. Students signed the Drink 3 Pledge and set a goal to make their health a priority in college by drinking at least three glasses of milk each day. Parents and students also had a chance to capture the moment and pose for milk mustache photos d Tues. Fri. Jan. 23 thru 26 8 am to 8 pm Sat. January 27, 8 am to 6 pm Sun. January 28 9 am to 4 pm X7 time-Mo- 0 r. vi m together. Outstanding Buys On BFGoodricH TAKE CONTROL TM Mud Terrain TA College Students Fbod Choices are Parents Top Concern Parents surveyed said their top health concern for their college-boun- d student was that they would choose junk food rather than vitamin and nutrient-ric- h foods. Fbr college students, that often means choosingnutrient-vaca- beverages nt milk. over calcium-ric- h Students leaving home for the first time are faced with a lot of tough decisions. Making the right nutritional choices is key, says Litt. College is a critical time not to miss out on calcium. When students pack their bags and go away to college, we want to make sure they dont forget to keep packing in at least three daily servings of milks-ninessential nutrients. Not Drinking Enough ; in College? Of the parents surveyed, 80 percent thought their child would likely drink one or fewer glasses of milk a day while away from home attending college. Thats a major cause for concern for parents and nutrition professionals, such as Litt. The National Academy of Sciences recommends college-ag- e men and women consume at least 1,000 mg of calcium a day, which can be met by drinking at least three glasses of milk each day. College is a time when students are making choices that may stick with them through adulthood, says Litt. Drinkingthree glasses of milk a day is an easy and g way to help keep their diets balanced and calcium-rich.- " Since Mom and Dad are not stocking the refrigerator with milk anymore, Litt suggests students grab a milk single serve during lunch in the cafeteria, a carton at the drive-thr- u window and a cafe latte while studyingin the afternoon to work three glasses of milk into a busy day. Cliff Notes on Calcium The got milk?" Milk Mustache marketing campaign is jointly funded by the nations fluid milk processors and Americas dairy d farmers. The campaign was initiated to educate consumers and correct misconceptions about milk. College students can learn more about milk and its health benefits by visiting the milk Web site at www.whymilk.com. Web site visitors can also receive a customized diet analysis from a personal trainer." To receive a free Milk 101: ' Meeting Core Requirements brochure that offers nutrition facts and easy tips on how to fit milk Into a students busy schedule, log onto e bN Unbeatable Deals On Tried. And True. Laredo Truck Tires Tiger Paw Passenger Performance Tires y. aA cai as. S? Mtf -- OsoaWC i'.ai rfftS ft great-tastin- multi-facete- . II v. f L www.whymilk.com. (NAPSA) J I |