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Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor activation awards were given in September and October to the Shidler Elementary School, Shidler, and Carver Middle School, Tulsa.  The prize package contained Fuel Up to Play 60 premiums and items to keep the kids and supporters excited about Fuel Up to Play 60 and further engage the entire school.

I ran across this dairy knowledge nugget for use in conversations with your non-dairy friends. The information was taken from the National Dairy Council Q & A on Calcium-Fortified Soy Beverages.  I thought you might find it useful.

Are calcium-fortified soy or rice beverages good substitutes for milk?
No. Calcium-fortified foods may help close the gap between calcium recommendations and intake. However, they vary in calcium content, calcium bioavailability, and quality – and are not the nutritional equivalent of milk and milk products. An analysis of the physical properties of the calcium fortification systems in 10 orange juice, three soy and one rice beverage brands revealed that the state of calcium fortification in various beverages is at best quite uneven – and would likely result in less calcium delivery into the body than the calcium content on the beverage label would suggest. Milk was found to be a more reliable calcium source than most of the orange juice brands tested, and all four popular brands of soy and rice beverages. When looking for a calcium-rich beverage, milk is the most reliable choice. Milk contains approximately 300 mg of calcium per cup in a form that is easily absorbable. For more information, visit Dairy's Unique Nutrient Combination