Create An Imaginary “Food of the Future” For A ChanceTo Win A $10,000 College Scholarship! (NAPSA)—If you could grow the “food of the future” what would it be? Would it be as healthy as broccoli but taste like ice cream? Would it grow from seed to stalk in just one day? Could it help combat world hunger? Biotechnology is helping make foods even better: better tasting, better for you, and better for the environment. The Council for Biotechnology Information is on a nationwide search for kids with creative ideas about science to come up with the “Food of the Future.” For example, if you could grow a food that would help people, what would it be? How would it look and taste? One lucky winner will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. The winner andhis or her “Food of the Future” drawing will also be featured on Biotech And You! a monthly online magazine featured on www.whybiotech.com. It’s Easy—Just Use Your Imagination! Entering is easy! Just print out an official entry form by logging onto www.whybiotech.com and clicking on the link to the “Food of the Future” contest. In the spaces provided, draw a picture of your “Food of the Future” and tell us about it in 50—100 words. Print your complete name, address, date of birth and telephone number on the lines provided. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can receive an official entry form via U.S. mail by calling 202- 467-6565 and requesting one. Finally, mail your completed entry form to: “Food of the Future” Contest, 676 N. St. Clair #1000, Chicago, IL 60611. Kids can enter the contest as often as they choose, but only one entry per stamped envelope will be accepted. The “Food of the Future” contest is open to children 8 to 12 : = . J ] 7 \ “a years old on May 31, 2001. All entries will be judged based on originality, creativity and appropriateness to the contest theme, a “Food of the Future” that would help people in some way (for example, help combat world hunger or produce food in a more earth-friendly manner). FREEActivity Book Offer Everyone whoenters will automatically receive a free copy of “Look Closer at Biotechnology” filled with fun educational activities for children to learn more about the future of food. The 16page workbook comes with a set of colored pencils and includes word games, puzzles and coloring activities that are fun for kids and also make this new science easy to understand. Don’t Delay, Enter Today! The “Food of the Future” contest ends September 30, 2001. For more information about biotechnology and the “Food of the Future” contest, visit the Council for Biotechnology Information’s Web site at www.whybiotech.com. The winner will be selected on or about October 31, 2001.
