You can receive Featurettes by e-mail daily, weekly or monthly by request. We can e-mail by your choice of topic or all stories as you may prefer. To make it even more convenient for editors to use our stories, NAPS has added an RSS syndication feed to our Web site. Simply hit the RSS button on our site for automated updates on available content. Please contact us to arrange to receive Featurettes in the format that works best for you at (800) 222-5551 or e-mail your request to us at printmedia@napsnet.com. We can provide Featurettes on CD-ROM or you can download it online at www.napsnet.com. Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2559 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 The Power Of Prevention (NAPSA)—More and more people are embracing the notion that health care prevention plays a major role in deterring disease. Staying in shape and watching what you eat can prevent many diseases—and that includes endocrine-related disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity and conditions related to numerous glands and hormones. A comprehensive, free resource designed to educate patients about ways to successfully manage their conditions is now available to the consumer. The patient-friendly magazine published by the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) features articles written mostly by expert endocrinologists with years of clinical experience. Articles feature useful health information and tips for lifestyle management. Nearly a million copies of the publication, Power of Prevention, are currently in circulation. The inaugural issue was devoted to thyroid dysfunction, which affects 27 million Americans, while the second focused on the diabetes epidemic. According to former ACE president Dr. Donald Bergman, “The Power of Prevention initiative is designed to give patients the tools and information to know what to ask and expect from their health care providers during their visit.” The third issue will tackle the national epidemic of obesity by defining the condition, dispelling myths about weight loss, discussing various treatment options and highlighting the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The issue will focus on the fact that obesity is a biological, preventable and treatable disease. Money-Making Meals Fast Track To Success (NAPSA)—Many a successful entrepreneur sees a lackluster economic climate as a business opportunity that’s waiting for someone with the right attitude and background. As a result, some professionals are boosting their rsums by adding a Masters in Business Administration. A fast-track MBA program can help experienced professionals earn their degree in an accelerated, part-time, 24month program. The obesity issue of Power of Prevention magazine covers Julie Hadden, former contestant on “The Biggest Loser,” in her daily struggles to maintain balance between family, fame and her new healthy lifestyle. As a disease, it is at the core of many other chronic illnesses— type 2 diabetes, diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system, some types of cancer, depression, arthritis, disordered breathing, deconditioning and gastrointestinal disorders. Obesity is not a condition, a character flaw, a consequence of poor willpower or anyone’s fault. Contributing factors to obesity include heredity and one’s environment. Making positive lifestyle changes can help a person achieve a healthier weight, and the issue will offer helpful, practical advice. The publication can be found in any local endocrinologist’s office. An online version is available for downloading at www.powerofpre vention.com. Subscriptions are also available by e-mailing subscribe@ powerofprevention.com or by calling (904) 353-7878. Advantages of Fast-Track Programs •Greater diversity of age and experience over full-time programs so you learn from classmates’ backgrounds. •Often, opportunities to do both residential and distance learning. • Life experience may translate into credits. • May take full advantage of the latest technology as one way to compare programs. A fast-track MBA program is available from Babson College, in San Francisco, California; Portland, Oregon; and Wellesley, Massachusetts, and blends periodic, onsite meetings with distance learning to accommodate busy work schedules. Students who choose this collaborative, teambased learning environment average 14 years of work experience. Babson College is recognized internationally as a leader in entrepreneurial management education. For more information, visit www.babson.edu. (NAPSA)—Thousands of budget-conscious Americans are discovering that you can find more green in some frozen meals—and we’re not just referring to your veggies. Consumers don’t need to skimp on quality to get convenient, flavorful food at a low price. A topquality frozen dinner, lunch or breakfast costs less than eating out at a restaurant—even a fast food place—and may even cost less than creating the dish from scratch. Frozen meals also require less mealtime preparation, leaving you more time to spend with your family. Frozen meals offer convenience and cost savings, but one brand is actually putting more “green” in your wallet. Banquet, a company known for making familiar foods that families love, is giving away more than 16,000 redeemable cash prizes totaling $1 million from February through April 2010. The prizes range from $10 to $100,000, and redeemable game pieces can be found inside 17 varieties of single-serve dinner meals. Consumers should look for packages that say “Thanks a Million” on the front panel. Non-winning promotional packages include a Banquet coupon instead for other cost savings. More information, rules and deadlines can be found at www.BanquetThanksaMillion.com. The company also offers multiserve dinners, potpies and prepared poultry products such as fried chicken, chicken nuggets and wings. For over 50 years, Banquet has provided good-quality food for families to enjoy at a great value. Finally, to further stretch your food dollars, the experts at ConAgra Foods, which makes Banquet meals, suggest you stock up on frozen foods. They last longer, reducing the number of trips to the grocery store, which puts the Rich food: Some frozen food retailers are awarding loyal customers with redeemable cash prizes totaling $1 million. savings back into your wallet. For example, a few frozen ingredients can help you put together a palate-pleasing meal such as this: Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas Time: 20 minutes; Servings: 4 20 frozen Banquet Buffalo Style Chicken Breast Tenders 4 flour tortillas (8 inch) 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Nonstick cooking spray Blue cheese dressing, optional Prepare chicken tenders according to package directions. Prepare quesadillas by laying 1 tortilla on work surface. Sprinkle half of tortilla with 1⁄4 cup of cheese. Top with 5 hot tenders and another 1⁄4 cup of cheese. Fold tortilla in half over filling. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. When hot, add each quesadilla and heat both sides until tortilla is golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Can serve with blue cheese dressing.