To learn more,
visit www.

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During the 12-week promotion, Panda Express expects to use more
than 22,000 pounds of fresh garlic and close to 30,000 pounds of
minced dried garlic.

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Spicy Garlic Beef: Tender sliced sirloin, tossed with a medley
of onions and diced green, red and yellow bell peppers, and
lightly seasoned with fresh garlic and a pinch of red chili
pepper in Panda's own chef's special sauce.

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Back to the Basics: Enjoy Naturally Nutrient-Rich Foods From All Food Groups for Better Health

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Statement from the Naturally Nutrient Rich Coalition on the Updated Food
Guidance System

CHICAGO, The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) and Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) today
released the updated Food Guidance System -- an educational tool that has been
revised for the first time since the creation of the Food Guide Pyramid in
1992."
Chicken Breast in Garlic Black Bean Sauce will be served
throughout the promotion. Spicy Garlic Beef will substitute in from April 17 through May
14, and Shrimp with Asparagus in Spicy Garlic Sauce will finish off
the pairings from May 15 through June 11.

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The Naturally Nutrient Rich Coalition -- comprised of 13 food
commodity groups -- supports the new Food Guide and encourages widespread
educational efforts that can help consumers make their calories count more
with nutrient-rich foods.

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com . Garlic's intoxicating fragrance and flavor is a
prominent characteristic in Szechwan and northern-style Chinese
cooking, and Chef Andy Kao, director of food and beverage at Panda
Express, is committed to highlighting the ingredient at its best.

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Updated to reflect current science and consumer needs, the new Food Guide
stresses the importance of choosing a variety of nutrient-rich foods within
and among all the food groups . Four entrees will be showcased: Chicken
Breast in Garlic Black Bean Sauce, Shrimp with Sugar Peas in Garlic
Sauce, Spicy Garlic Beef, and Shrimp with Asparagus in Spicy Garlic
Sauce.pandarg.

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Potato Board and California Kiwifruit.konneker@edelman. Menu descriptions are as
follows:

Chicken Breast in Garlic Black Bean Sauce: Slices of tender
chicken breast stir-fried with fresh string beans and black
beans, lightly seasoned with onion, red bell peppers and a
rich, tangy garlic sauce.

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Research indicates Americans are more motivated by positive, easy-to-
follow messages, and the Coalition offers basic "how to" advice to help people
enjoy more nutrient-rich foods for healthy, active lifestyles:
-- Enjoy naturally nutrient-rich foods as the foundation of a healthy
diet:
-- brightly colored fruits and 100 percent fruit juice
-- vibrantly colored vegetables, potatoes
-- whole , fortified and fiber-rich grain foods
-- nonfat and low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt
-- lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts

Formed in March 2004, the Naturally Nutrient Rich Coalition includes:
California Strawberry Commission, Grain Foods Foundation, Wild Blueberry
Association of North America, America's Beef Producers, National Dairy
Council, Florida Department of Citrus, California Tomato Commission, Wheat
Foods Council, National Pork Board, Egg Nutrition Center, California Avocado
Commission, U.
"I've been cooking with garlic since I was a child; I like using
it in everything from hot meat sauces to cold vegetable dishes," Chef
Kao said.

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For more information, contact Kristin Konneker, 312-616-1679 or
kristin.

Panda Express Chefs Go Garlic During Upcoming Promotion; Twelve-Week Spotlight Starts March 20 Features Garlic in Four Special Entrees

Business Editors/Food Editors

ROSEMEAD, Calif.

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Nutrient density -- or enjoying more foods
that are rich in nutrients first and selecting less nutrient-rich options as
caloric requirements and physical activity levels allow -- is a long-standing
nutrition principle that was also a cornerstone of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, which were released in January.

All four of the "Panda Chefs Go Garlic" entrees will be available
on the catering menu at all Panda Express locations.com) is the world's leader in Chinese
quick-serve restaurants .

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----Experience the
flavors of garlic at Panda Express from March 20 through June 11, when
the "Panda Chefs Go Garlic" promotion will be featured at more than
700 restaurants nationwide.

Shrimp with Sugar Peas in Garlic Sauce: Succulent shrimp
stir-fried with fresh sugar peas, red bell peppers and fresh
button mushrooms in a tangy garlic sauce.

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com

About Panda Restaurant Group

With 700 locations in 36 states, the privately held Panda
Restaurant Group (www.

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The successful chain of concepts includes
Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San.

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Shrimp with Asparagus in Spicy Garlic Sauce: Succulent shrimp
stir-fried with fresh asparagus, red jalapenos , yellow bell
peppers and onions in a tangy spicy garlic sauce.

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"I hope our guests get a chance to try all four dishes
during the promotion, because garlic is such a versatile herb that
each entree has a very different flavor.

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S. From March 20 through April 16, it will be
paired on the serving table with Shrimp with Sugar Peas in Garlic
Sauce.

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The role of nutrient density within these highly recognized educational
tools emphasizes a critical concern within the nutrition health community:
Americans are eating more, but they're getting less nutrition from the foods
they eat.