> Bed Fi Ot |S New Survey Reveals American Eating Habits (NAPSA)—Americans tend to overindulge and, as such, they tend to suffer the consequences of that behavior, too. According to a U.S. survey of 16,000 men and women aged 2160 commissioned by Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength, most people at one time or another have regretted overindulging while eating, drinking and socializing. In fact, more than 72 percent of respondents acknowledge they have said, “T’ll never eat or drink like that again.” Furthermore, manyof those surveyed find small and somewhatsocially unacceptable ways to get immediaterelief, with 61 percent admitting they have unbuttoned their pants or belt after a big meal. But there are morecivilized solutions. “Whether Americans are working hard, playing hard orjustliving life to the max, side effects like nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea won't keep us down,” says Karen Klei, Pepto-Bismol Brand Manager. “Remedies like Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength provide the opportunity to stay at the top of our game andto enjoy life to the fullest.” When it comes to how people eat, quick, easy and greasy meals top the charts. In fact, nearly three-quarters of those surveyed report eating fast food at least once a week. All-you-can-eat buffets are popular as well, with 70 percent of those polled eating at such establishments at least once ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, pizza is by far the favorite pig-out food, with buffalo wings in second place. a year and 6 percent goingall out 16 or more times per year. In addition, 54 percent queried attend at least one food festival each year with family and friends. Any wayyouslice it, pizza is by far the favorite pig-out food (38 percent), with buffalo wings in second place at nearly 17 percent. With all this eating, it’s no wonder a quarter of respondents report using a stomach remedy such as Pepto-Bismol between one and four times per month. The companyinvites all consumers to learn and share how theylive life to the max by logging on to www.peptobismolmax.com. For a limited time, visitors can enter a sweepstakes for weekly prizes; compete for cash in an online contest by submitting stories explaining how the stomach remedy saved their special day. No purchase necessary. Please visit www.peptobismolmax.com for complete details and contest rules.
