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Indy 500 Tradition is a Winning One
Long-Standing Racing Tradition is a Good Example for Everyone
Rosemont, Ill., May 1, 2001 - This weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will once again offer the winner of the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a refreshing bottle of milk, a long-standing tradition that is particularly relevant today in light of the calcium crisis facing the majority of Americans who do not receive the daily amount of calcium they need.
In 1933, Louis Meyer won the Indianapolis 500 for the second time, and celebrated his victory by chugging a bottle of milk. This started a tradition and symbol of victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - a tradition, established and maintained by the Speedway, that has spanned more than five decades. It is a winning example for people everywhere who are looking to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
"The Speedway's milk drinking tradition sets a great example for today's Americans," says Susan Ruland, spokesperson for the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. "Currently, nine out of 10 women and seven out of 10 men do not receive the calcium they need for proper bone health, which is creating a calcium crisis in this country. As the leading natural source of calcium and a beverage with nine essential nutrients, milk is a great choice for Americans to fuel up."The JDF supports research aimed at identifying the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the development of Type 1 diabetes. The JDF position is that there is no compelling scientific evidence at this time that supports the claim that drinking cow's milk increases the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes in children or adults.¹ Well-controlled scientific investigations, utilizing the latest of technologies, are currently ongoing to further explore these claims. These studies are aimed at determining the genetic and environmental factors that lead to the development of Type 1 diabetes.
Ruland and the National Dairy Council dismissed comments made last week by the radical animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
"PETA's claims are based on sensationalism, not science. They are an animal rights organization whose nutritional views are inconsistent with our country's most respected and credible health, nutrition and medical organizations," says Gregory D. Miller, PhD, FACN, executive vice president of nutrition and scientific affairs for the National Dairy Council. "Furthermore, PETA's inaccurate claims could be potentially harmful to the millions of Americans who aren't getting the calcium they need."
Dairy's role in preventing osteoporosis, in strengthening bones and providing calcium, vitamin D and seven other essential nutrients has long been established and lauded by the nutrition and science community, including the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and many other reputable health organizations who support dairy's role in a healthy diet.
More information on the latest scientific research regarding dairy products is available on-line at www.nationaldairycouncil.org .
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