Rising Obesity in Kids Shows Need for Healthy Snacks Says Ron Puryear of IBOAI

“Snacking can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.” – Dean Kosage

Grand Rapids, Mich., December 2, 2006 – According to a recent study for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) every state in the U.S. has a child obesity rate exceeding 15% compared to just 4 states 10 years ago. “Parents are concerned for their children’s health and want to do something about it,” says Ron Puryear of the Independent Business Owners Association International (www.IBOAI.com) “Our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners, have healthy snacks for kids without added fat and calories.”
“New Trim Advantage® Crunch Zone® Snack Chips and Seismic™ Super Snacks Pizza-flavored Puffs are great tasting snacks that kids love and parents can feel good about,” says Dean Kosage. “Both products come in handy, individual, calorie-controlled packets.”
“Crunch Zone Snack Chips are a tasty, baked alternative to traditional potato or other snack chips,” notes Puryear. “With a distinctive honey-barbeque flavor and no added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, these tasty treats are chock full of heart-healthy soy protein,” continues Puryear.
“Seismic Super Snacks Pizza-flavored puffs also contain soy protein along with a great flavor kids love,” adds Kosage. “They come in handy, 110 calorie packs that make these great snacks convenient for kids’ lunchboxes or as after-school treats.”
“Low in fat and sugars typically found in snack foods, Seismic Super Snacks provide a full 8 grams of soy protein, while Trim Advantage Crunch Zone Snack Chips offer 7 grams of soy protein,” explains Ron Puryear.
The Food and Drug Administration has determined that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease.
“Crunch Zone Snack Chips and Seismic Super Snacks are available in the United States and Canada exclusively through our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners,” says Dean Kosage.
About the IBOAI
“The official Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Ron Puryear of IBOAI. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The 2006 IBOA Board of Directors Executive Committee includes Greg Duncan, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Jim Janz, Terry Felber, Randy Haugen, and Kanti Gala. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

Contact Information

Connie Altschwager

Executive Director

IBOAI

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