February 27, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 39 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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                    RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PROTEIN DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
National Protein Day. Protein is one of the most important elements of 
a healthy diet.
  In turn, I would also like to recognize one of the most important 
sources of protein in the American diet. I am talking about milk.
  We know that the protein in milk helps build and repair muscle tissue 
in active bodies. Additionally, dairy products like milk contain nine 
essential nutrients that help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, 
osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Milk also supports strong bones and 
a healthy immune system.
  Despite all these positive qualities, milk consumption in the United 
States has been on the decline. In an effort to reverse this trend, I 
introduced the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act last year, a bipartisan 
bill, to once again allow whole milk in our Nation's schools.
  Milk is part of a nutritious and healthy diet, packed with protein 
and flavor. This National Protein Day, I would like to remind us all of 
the nutrients and health benefits that whole milk provides.

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