Likewise, many school districts are making changes to their school
lunch menus to feature more healthful options. Eating
too many of those tasty , fatty foods (such as butter, fried meats and
pastries) might not always be good. Kids will love to bite into
Gardenburger's Riblets. Between meals, there
will be many times when your child will be hungry, especially if
he/she is physically active. Horizon Organic
offers a wide variety of nutritious lunchbox-ready organic foods that kids
enjoy," says Julie Burns, registered dietician and a mom of triplets.
* Organic Smoothies: The first organic smoothies made especially for
kids, blending nonfat organic yogurt and real organic fruit juices. Nearly 400 family farms nationwide help supply the brand
with its milk, which is used to make Horizon Organic's delicious tasting dairy
products.

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Healthy Food:
Easy for Parents, A Soon-to-be Favorite for Kids
Parents view fast food as an easy way to feed their families . Snacks should fill the gap, but should
not be eaten in place of meals.

Horizon Organic's single-serve milks, smoothies, yogurt tubes and cheese
sticks are the perfect snacks for lunchboxes and backpacks.99 per four-pack.

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"By replacing a hamburger with a veggie burger, eating
carrot sticks instead of chips, or eating a piece of fruit instead of juice,
children and families can easily improve their diets, and thus their overall
health. They need a source of calcium for their growing bones. Start the day off
right by giving your child cereal with low-fat milk, fruit or yogurt ,
toast or bread. The company's balanced approach to healthful
living has led them to be the only national company in the meatless category
to use only 100% natural ingredients in all of their products. The packaging
allows for easy storage, portion control and portability .

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Gardenburger Recommends the Following Healthy Eating Tips for Kids and
Their Parents

* Breakfast is a very important meal of the day. They are packed with all the flavor of real
ribs, but without all the saturated fat., With the start of school
just around the corner, parents are starting to think about giving kids
healthier school lunches and after-school snacks.S.
* Offer children organic cheese sticks and organic yogurt as snacks .

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More than 21 percent of Hispanic children are considered
overweight due a to lack of healthy eating practices and regular physical
activity -- both of which are easily remedied if parents, schools and the
community take the initiative to make health a top priority.

* Eat fruits and vegetables at each meal and for tasty snacks! We
should all try to eat 5 servings a day. The fat-free smoothies provide a good source
of calcium, 100 percent of daily vitamin C requirements and are
enriched with NutraFlora(R), a prebiotic that increases calcium
absorption and improves overall digestive health.

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Gardenburger's retail customers include more than 30,000 grocery, natural
food and club stores. This year alone, more than 120 organic
snacks are expected to be introduced in the U.mintel.

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"More than 75% of children ages 6-11 do not eat the minimum of three
servings of vegetables or two servings of fruit daily," said Shirley A. the company employs approximately 185 people.

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"Lifelong eating habits are established during childhood, so it's
important that kids learn that healthy foods can taste great.

* Single-Serve Organic Milks: Offered in flavors that kids love,
including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and plain -- all made with
2 percent reduced fat milk.09 per
serving.
They're available in three delicious flavors -- Wild Berry Blast ,
Strawberry Banana Splash and Tropical Fruit Punch -- and packaged in
convenient four-packs.

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Swap out a
hamburger for one of Gardenburger's grain-based veggie burgers, and
you are getting the added benefits of soy protein, whole grains, and
veggies all in one delicious patty!

* Too much saturated fat is not good for your child's health. The suggested retail price is $1.99 per pack.

ABOUT HORIZON ORGANIC
Horizon Organic is the country's leading brand of certified organic milk
and dairy products.

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President Bush , school districts and companies like Gardenburger are
dedicating major resources to curb childhood obesity. Children need whole grains, fresh fruits and fresh
vegetables. Other healthy and great tasting alternatives are
soymilk or a breakfast burrito made with Gardenburger's Meatless
Breakfast Sausage. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Organic seal appears on all Horizon Organic packaging, assuring consumers of
the quality and integrity of Horizon Organic 's products.

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IRVINE, Calif. Its meatless products are also distributed to more than
35,000 foodservice outlets throughout the United States and Canada.com.
* Yogurt Tubes: Made with Grade A pasteurized reduced fat milk, Horizon
Organic Yogurt Tubes come in convenient eight-packs, with flavors like
strawberry, blueberry and orange cream. For more information, visit
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Most importantly, by doing this, families will be taking a major step
in curbing childhood obesity . Horizon Organic Offers Organic Choices for On-the-Go Kids

BOULDER, Colo.89 per pack.

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gardenburger., reports Mintel
researchers(1). The suggested
retail price is $3.
The suggested retail price is $2.S.

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Horizon Organic products can be found in conventional supermarkets
and natural food stores across the U.

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President Bush is
spending $36 million on a USDA initiative to encourage healthy eating among
children. Try going "meatless" once or
twice a week and replace meat with vegetarian options.
Mindful of parents' concerns about the nutritional value of school lunches
and snacks, Horizon Organic has become a leader in offering kid-friendly ,
organic products that are as nutritious as they are delicious because they are
produced without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones or dangerous
pesticides. Starting this fall, Horizon Organic chocolate single-serve
milk will be available in 18-packs at Sam's Club and BJ's locations
nationwide.

At Horizon Organic, the nation's top producer of organic dairy products,
all products are produced without antibiotics, added growth hormones and
dangerous pesticides.

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These foods give children the vitamins, minerals, and
micronutrients they need to build high-quality bodies.com

Horizon Organic
products are available in grocery, natural food and club stores nationwide, so
finding tasty organic treats for the lunchbox is easier than ever .

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, The National Academy of
Sciences Institutes of Medicine has confirmed childhood obesity in the United
States has officially become an epidemic -- and it is most prevalent among
Hispanic children .

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Gardenburger's
meatless menu includes more than 20 items, ranging from burgers, appetizers,
meatless specialties, and a first in the meatless category -- protein-based
meatless frozen entrees. Organic food choices are
playing a larger role in lunchboxes now more than ever. Increasingly, organic
foods and snacks offer new twists and alternatives that add variety , nutrition
and energy to lunches and snacks.horizonorganic.com

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But the
truth is that providing kids with a healthy diet can be just as easy -- and
taste just as good.
More so than ever before, companies like Gardenburger are making it even
easier for parents to give their children healthy food that they will enjoy
eating.

* Eat regularly and choose a variety of snacks.
* Incorporate organic fruits and vegetables for a balanced diet. The
suggested retail price is $3.

On-line retailer sites shipping dried, dehydrated and emergency preparedness food supplies as well as staples and storable foods over a wide geographic area.

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Gardenburger, a pioneer in healthful eating, offers an entire line of
100% natural, great tasting, nutritious and timesaving options, ranging from
burgers to chicken patties to complete meals . Make sure to choose healthy snacks,
such as low-fat cheese with whole-wheat crackers, fresh fruit, or
sticks of vegetables.

Back-to-School Planning: Organic Foods Play Larger Role in Lunchbox Fare

"Isn't
it great that choosing healthy, delicious food can really make a difference
for our children today -- and in years to come?"

Burns urges parents to consider the following tips as they incorporate
organics into their children's school day:

* Buy single-serve, reduced fat organic milk products.
* Cheese sticks: Available in both mozzarella and colby varieties,
Horizon Organic cheese sticks come in packs of six individually
wrapped sticks, convenient for school lunches and snacking.

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Hispanic Children at Greater Risk of Obesity; Gardenburger Gives Tips To Develop Healthy Eating Habits Early On

They need
healthy sources of protein, either from fish, poultry, eggs, and meat, or from
plant sources like soy.

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And Gardenburger is stepping
up to the plate and bringing their famous, healthy and tasty soy-based veggie
burger to the New York City school system.

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Gardenburger also offers perfect snacking
options like Buffalo Wings -- kids love them and they don't even know
they're good for them !

About Gardenburger
Gardenburger (OTC Bulletin Board: GBUR) pioneered the meatless food
category 20 years ago with the invention of the original veggie burger created
by health food guru Paul Wenner. Based in
Irvine, Calif.
* When starting an organic diet, start with the foods that you eat the
most.

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* Prepare sandwiches for lunch with organic cheese . Horizon Organic Yogurt Tubes
can be frozen so they are ideal as a cool treat or lunchbox dessert.