U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Jan. 23

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812,fax: +1-301-763-3762, Richard.Thomas.Reed-at-census.gov

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is thedaily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23: OATMEAL

Profile America-- Saturday, January 23rd. Foods come and go inpopularity -- but one seems to stay high on the list when it comesto breakfast -- oatmeal, especially in cold weather. In fact, thisis Oatmeal Month, set aside to recognize the long-term favorite forits up-to-date health characteristics -- low fat, no sodium, and theability to help lower the risk of heart disease. Oatmeal also fitstoday's time pressures, since a bowl can be made in seconds in themicrowave. And, of course, most people love oatmeal cookies. TheU.S. is the world's fourth largest oat producer -- after Russia,Canada and Poland, with oats grown on some 46,000 acres of farmland.Each year, Americans eat an average of nearly five pounds of oats.You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. CensusBureau, now preparing for the 2010 Census on April 1st.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2010, p. 68

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2009, t. 209

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office ofthe U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available asproduced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internetat http://www.census.gov(look under the "Newsroom" button).

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