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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 #2489 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Frozen Foods A Good Fit For Busy Families Program Keeps Kids On Track For Vehicle Safety (NAPSA)—Today’s preteens are part of the first generation of kids to use car seats, booster seats and seat belts consistently, and a new program wants to keep them on track as the “Safest Generation” when it comes to vehicle safety. Safe Kids USA’s Safest Generation program is designed to help children ages 11 and 12 make good safety decisions when they’re riding in vehicles. “Our research showed that often families understand safe behavior, but they don’t always follow through on what they know,” said Lorrie Walker, technical and training manager for Safe Kids USA. “Preteens ages 11 and 12 are facing some very difficult safety decisions, and we want to give them the tools to make responsible choices as they become more independent.” Nearly 50 percent of parents surveyed said that it was OK for preteens ages 11 and 12 to sit in the front seat of a vehicle. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), sitting in a rear seat instead of the front seat reduces fatal injury risk among children 12 and younger by 36 percent. In small group conversations, parents justified allowing preteens to sit up front by saying their kids help them navigate or like to control the radio. However, NHTSA recommends that children stay properly restrained in a backseat until they are 13 years old. The program uses hands-on activities to help preteens get the right safety belt fit, learn about the newest technology, debunk vehicle safety myths and learn (NAPSA)—Many believe that variety and convenience are the keys to planning meals for today’s family. That may also be why many homemakers seek out prepared frozen foods that allow them to present quality home-cooked meals that satisfy different tastes and schedules. According to a study by Packaged Facts, 92 percent of consumers use some form of ready-toeat foods on a daily basis. A new program gives preteens ages 11 and 12 the tools to make responsible choices when it comes to car safety. how to make decisions that could be the difference between life or death in the event of a crash. There’s also a seminar for parents to remind them to be a good safety role model whenever they ride in a vehicle and to help make sure preteens are safe when riding with friends and neighbors. The Safest Generation is the latest program undertaken by Safe Kids Buckle Up, a partnership between Safe Kids USA, General Motors and Chevrolet that has been teaching families how to keep kids safer in and around vehicles for more than a decade. The program has inspected 1 million car seats for proper installation and presented educational programs such as Spot the Tot, Never Leave Your Child Alone and the Cub Scouts Automotive Safety Patch, covering many of the vehicle safety needs for children ages 0 to 12. More information and activities for preteens can be found on Safestgeneration.com and usa.safekids.org. For example, a new line of frozen dishes from Joy of Cooking is designed to deliver meals featuring great taste and flexibility that consumers can prepare in minutes. The dishes can also be used in different combinations for a special dinner. The products have zero grams trans fat per serving, no artificial colors or flavors and most are preservative-free. Inspired by the famous Joy of Cooking cookbook, dishes in the line include entres such as Roasted Herb Chicken and Braised Beef Tips & Egg Noodles, and sides such as Joy’s Best Loved Macaroni and Cheese. To learn more, visit www.joyof cookingfoods.com. Editor’s Note: This product is currently available in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Phoenix, San Antonio, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Columbus, Louisville, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Boston, Buffalo, Rochester, Orlando, Denver, Hartford, Tampa, Houston, Dallas, Metro NYC/NJ, Syracuse. A Low-Cal Approach To Nutrition And Fitness (NAPSA)—For those who want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, reducing fat and cutting calories is often at the top of their to-do list. Many start by reducing their intake of refined and packaged foods—such as snack foods and bakery products—made with hydrogenated vegetable oil. While it is important to eliminate empty-calorie “junk” fat and unhealthy saturated fat, it is also true that some fats are highly beneficial. For example, the fats in oily fish—such as salmon, mackerel and sardines—and in nuts and seeds can help to supply unsaturated fatty acids, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for general health. Eliminating or reducing fat is a way to manage calories and adopt a healthier lifestyle. When it comes to reducing calories, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are often among the first ingredients to be targeted for elimination by those who want to cut empty calories. Many fruit juices are very sugary, like soft drinks, and should be diluted with water or avoided altogether. A good way to reduce sugar intake may be a new line of nutritionally fortified juice beverages that have only 10 calories per 8-ounce serving. There are no preservatives or sugars added, and the drinks are said to be an answer for consumers who are watching their sugar and carbohydrate intake and are ideal for diabetics. A company that offers a line of targeted fitness drinks now has low-calorie beverages as well. Plus, these refreshing and hydrating drinks—called Drenchers Fit and Lean Super Juice beverages—are designed to offer consumers the added benefit of featuring specific nutritional supplements that address specific needs, including fortification specific to a need. The beverage line consists of five single-minded, nutritional benefit-driven products, all containing a fortification package of essential vitamins, nutrients, amino acids, electrolytes and herbs called Bodyguard. According to Chris New, founder, chairman and CEO of NBI Juiceworks, producers and distributors of the drinks, the line fills a need by offering targeted nutrition and reduced calories in a single product. To learn more, visit www.nbi juiceworks.com.