According to a new study
published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic
Association, teen girls increasingly skip breakfast as they get older, which
compromises bone health at a critical time in their lives. Many
report that they're too rushed to eat breakfast and fear
reprisals/detention if they are late for class. Need more sleep
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Many young girls aren't getting the necessary sleep they need each
night. Then they have to
rush off often without eating anything.

3. The concern
in Minnesota is so great that Governor Pawlenty declared 2005 the 'Year of
Fitness'.
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Many teenagers cite early
morning rushing and lack of healthy food choices at home as reasons for
skipping breakfast. Eating habits and activity levels are determined early in life , and
as a Minnesota-based food company, we think it's our responsibility to teach
kids to make healthy choices that will benefit them throughout their lives,"
said Susan Worwa, Gold'n Plump School Tour Director.

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By then they're starved, and
tend to overeat or make unhealthy food choices .

Gold'n Plump(R) Ahead of the Flock in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

This entertaining and
educational program is produced and performed by some of the Twin Cities top
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- Research Shows Breakfast Becoming Extinct -

BERKELEY, Calif., Gold'n Plump Poultry, with their
lovable mascot Cooper(R), is visiting schools across Minnesota this spring
with its "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour, a fun and interactive pep-fest for
health designed to teach kids how to lead healthy, active lives.

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"It takes less than five
minutes to eat a bowl of cereal and milk, and the impact on your daughter's
health can last a lifetime. "This is a top -notch
performance," said Grosch.com for more information on this free event.

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Teen Breakfast Skippers Risk Broken Bones

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"Most bone mass is accumulated before age
20.

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The nutrients teens miss when they skip breakfast are rarely recouped at
other meals.
"Along with other healthy foods , parents need to put milk on the table
first thing in the morning," continues Dr.


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(1) Velimir Matkovic, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the
Journal of Nutrition, January 2005

(2) Journal of the American Dietetic Association, September 2005

(3) Hanes, Vermeersch, + Gale, 1984; Morgan, Zabik, + Stampey , 1986;
Bidgood + Cameron, 1992; Nicklas et al.

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Girls who skip breakfast are more likely to miss out on vital dietary
sources of bone building calcium and vitamin D than those who eat the meal
regularly(1). Paul's
Highwood Hill Elementary School on Monday, May 9. We're just trying to create a fun, interactive way to bring
that message to Minnesota kids. And, of course , there's Cooper,
Gold'n Plump's mascot.

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Approximately 25% of 9 year-old girls skipped breakfast , but that number rose
to around 75% by the age of 19. For more information about why girls skip
breakfast, what parents can do to encourage the morning meal, and quick,
nutritious breakfast recipes, visit http://www. New 'Raised to Be Gold'n' In-School Program Gives Kids the Ingredients to be
Their Best

SAINT CLOUD, Minn. In addition, a
Minnesota Twins baseball player, along with TC the Bear, will make special
guest appearances at three schools throughout the month of May.

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The study, which
followed almost 2,400 girls for nine years through their teen years, found the
number of girls skipping breakfast more than doubled from age 9 to 19 .

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"We have original songs and music, sets designed by
folks from Sesame Street and talent who have performed in programs for big
name companies like McDonald's and Target. Participating schools also
receive free products such as Gold'n Plump Lil' Chicks(R) healthy chicken
nuggets and low-fat skim milk from Cass Clay(R), which they may serve for
lunch the day of the show. The company is
also actively involved in the Minnesota Youth Sports Festival (MYSF), which is
a two-day sports challenge event held June 18-19 at the National Sports Center
in Blaine.

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Doctors say cutting breakfast , far from being healthy,
actually promotes weight gain.
The Gold'n Plump "Raised to be Gold 'n" School Tour kicks-off at St. The program, aimed at children K-6, is free to schools and
features original songs, music, dances and activities -- all designed to
promote healthy eating, exercise and community action. "
This 45-minute program was produced, directed by and features Greta
Grosch , a seasoned performer and half of The Silly Sisters, a Minneapolis-
based theatrical company.
The "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour is free. Schools can learn
more about the "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour by calling toll-free 1-800-
328-2845 x 6290.

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A number of studies have found that skippers have considerably
lower intake of key vitamins and minerals(3).
"Obesity is a nationwide health issue of crises proportions. Grosch and the rest of the cast have performed in
dozens of shows for literally thousands of young people. Log on to
http://www.goldnplump.

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2. Kids from 7-13 select two sports and complete a skills challenge
relating to each sport.

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com. Who doesn't love a giant lovable, hugable chicken?"
Every show wraps up with Cooper leading kids in the traditional Chicken Dance.
The "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour is one of several health and fitness
initiatives that Gold'n Plump is supporting for kids in 2005.
Based in St.

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Celia Brown, MD, Family Doctor,
General Medicine and Pediatrics. Teens need at least 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep daily
to re-charge their rapidly growing bodies and brains. Categories include football, baseball, soccer and
golf., Gold'n Plump Poultry is a family-owned provider
of premium chicken products to retail, deli and foodservice customers
throughout the Midwest and in other parts of the country.

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Top 3 reasons girls skip breakfast(4)

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And since teens aren't thinking that far ahead, it's up to parents to
help them get a healthy breakfast that includes calcium-rich foods, like
milk. Sponsors will be on site promoting healthy products for kids, and there
will be fun and interactive games for the entire family. The company employs
about 1,500 people and contracts with nearly 300 growers in Minnesota and
Wisconsin.

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Don't feel hungry
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While many girls report not being hungry before leaving the house,
they become ravenous by or before 9 am and oftentimes will not be
able to eat anything until lunch. It's also a
food that almost every kid loves, so it's natural for Gold'n Plump to assume a
leadership role in advocating healthy eating and an active life-style with
young people.

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, Around a million teenage girls
in California alone are skipping breakfast daily putting them at a heightened
risk of broken bones and a whole host of other problems., 1993

(4) Qualitative research gathered from girls who skip breakfast,
Los Angeles, CA, September 2005

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"While detrimental for all kids , cutting out the morning meal is
especially harmful to girls," explained Dr. Research has shown they're also are more prone to weight
gain(2), poor concentration and poor performance at school than those who eat
a healthy breakfast daily."
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that girls consume 1,300
milligrams or 130% Daily Value (% DV) of calcium each day to ensure healthy
bone development. Rushing to get to school
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Teenage girls need to leave the house early for school. Most want
to sleep until the very last possible minute. Cloud, Minn.

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For many young
girls, breakfast is literally a thing of the past. glass of low-fat, skim milk or even lactose-free
milk contains 300 mg of calcium. "Chicken is a healthy,
low-fat protein choice and an important part of a healthy diet. In addition, every child receives a goodie bag
with health and fitness related activities and information to use in
classrooms, or to take home and share with family members.com for information on
its full line of poultry products, as well as side-dish suggestions,
innovative chicken-based recipes, general cooking and safe handling tips,
chicken nutrition information, company history, background and more .

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