Release No. 0203.99
Media Advisory

Laura Trivers (202) 720-4623
laura.trivers@usda.gov

Jim Borland (202) 690-0469
jim.borland@usda.gov

GLICKMAN, FOOD COMPANIES AND NATIONAL MAGAZINE TO SIGN
AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S HEALTH

WASHINGTON, May 11, 1999 On Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman will join executives from nine national food companies and a national parenting magazine to sign an agreement to promote good nutrition and health among America's youth. The signing ceremony will be held on at 11:00 a.m. in room 107-A of the Jamie L. Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW.

The signing ceremony is open to the media and will be followed by a media availability.

WHO: Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman and representatives from
nine national food companies and a national parenting
magazine

WHAT: Signs Memorandum of Understanding with company executives on
the use of the new USDA Food Guide Pyramid for Young
Children in nutrition education and promotional campaigns

WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 1999, 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Room 107-A, Jamie L. Whitten Building
14th and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.

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