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April 26, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The National "got milk?©" Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need.

Traveling to 75 cities nationwide, the "Milk the Moment" Tour features a variety of fun and educational activities for the entire family. The tour also offers moms a chance to share how they "milk the moment" at dinnertime for a chance to win an unforgettable family dinner experience with Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence.

"Taking the time to bring the family together and setting the dinner table with lowfat milk can help moms build a strong family," said Vivien Godfrey, CEO of the Milk Processor Education Program. "With the 'Milk the Moment' Tour, we're traveling coast-to-coast to bring tips and ideas for making the most of that important time together and reinforcing why milk - with its unique combination of key vitamins and minerals - is the perfect accompaniment to any meal."

Benefits of Family Dinner Time

Studies show that when kids eat dinner with their families, they're more likely to have nutritious diets, healthier weights and do better in school. Research also shows that they have higher fruit, vegetable and calcium intakes than their peers.

However, many Americans are still not regularly sitting down for dinner together - and when they are, the nutrient value of the meal may be lacking, especially when it comes to what's in their glass. In recent years, soft drinks and sugary fruit drinks have been edging out milk at mealtime, but these drinks do not provide the nutrients families need.

"Family dinnertime provides a host of emotional and health benefits," said Tiffany Schurtz, Registered Dietitian. "And, when milk is part of the meal, the nutritional value immediately improves, since milk is naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage. In fact, it provides nine essential nutrients that your family might be missing."

Milk is not only the leading food source of calcium and vitamin D, important for strong bones, it's also a good source of high-quality protein for lean muscle and B vitamins for energy. Studies also show that moms who drink milk are more likely to have daughters that drink milk; so every glass on the table should be filled with milk. At about 25¢ a glass, milk is a simple and affordable way to deliver the nutrition your family needs - so you can savor the moments that really matter.

"Milk the Moment" To Win

The Milk Mustache Mobile "Milk the Moment" Tour has taken to America's streets to encourage families to set the dinner table with naturally nutrient-rich milk. This year, the tour will help celebrate family dinners and invite moms to share how they make the most of time together around the table. Do your kids pour each family member a glass of milk? Or does your family do a milk toast to start off every meal? Event attendees can enter the national "Milk the Moment" contest by sharing how they "milk the moment" with their family for a chance to win a trip to San Francisco to have a family dinner with the latest Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence. To enter, Oklahoma City residents can visit the tour at various events April 25 - April 27, including:

Sunday, April 25

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

8:00am-1:00PM

*Elsie the Cow mascot will be greeting participants at the end of the kids race

Monday, April 26

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

11:00am-2:00pm

*Vice Mayor Pat Ryan on-site to present the "'Milk the Moment' Family Dinner Day" proclamation

Tuesday, April 26

Bricktown Ballpark

10:00am-12:00pm

From March 15 to April 12, you also have a chance to instantly win fabulous prizes that inspire family togetherness. There will be more than 50 instant winners daily who will receive prizes such as board games, electronics, outdoor activities and more, to extend family time beyond the dinner table. If you can't make it to the event, visit whymilk.com to enter and for official rules.

Family Fun Activities

Also, as a partner of this year's tour, the NFL and the National Dairy Council's (NDC) Fuel Up to Play 60 program will offer Oklahoma City kids the opportunity at each event to participate in a fun, dinner-themed football toss activity that teaches kids the importance of getting enough exercise and eating right. The youth-led program empowers children and teens to take charge of their health and work with school leaders to create more opportunities for 60 minutes of daily physical activity and to make more healthy foods available. Also, residents who stop by the mobile tour have a chance to win great prizes and experience free, interactive activities including: an interactive display that puts milk head-to-head with other dinnertime beverage choices, milk samples from your local dairies Borden Milk Products, Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores, Hiland Dairy Foods, and Milk Mustache photos.

Helping Those In Need Build Strong Families

Local Oklahoma City residents can also help families in need by passing a virtual gallon of milk to friends on Facebook. Event attendees can pass a gallon on-site at special computer stations, but all Oklahoma City residents can help by visiting Facebook.com/MilkMustache. For every virtual gallon passed, $1 will go to Feeding America, up to $100,000. Feeding America is the country's largest network of food banks that serves more than 37 million people facing hunger in this country.

For more information on the importance of serving milk at the dinner table and the National Milk Mustache "got milk?©" Campaign visit whymilk.com, fan us on Facebook at Facebook.com/MilkMustache or follow us on Twitter @MilkMustache.

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