06/04/07

American Dietetic Association Welcomes PepsiCo as an ADA Partner

FOR RELEASE JUNE 4, 2007

Media contacts:  Doris Acosta, Jennifer Starkey      
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CHICAGO – The American Dietetic Association, the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, announced June 4 that PepsiCo has become an ADA Partner. The Partner program is ADA’s new corporate relations sponsorship structure, providing Partners a national platform via ADA events and programs with prominent access to key influencers, thought leaders and decision makers in the food and nutrition marketplace.

PepsiCo will work with ADA to develop consumer and professional education programs, tackle nutrition research questions, and engage in frequent dialogues to ultimately make a positive difference on public health through improved product choices and the adoption of healthful active lifestyles.

“As the nation’s food and nutrition experts, registered dietitians play a key role in providing credible, science-based, nutrition information to the public,” said registered dietitian and ADA President Connie B. Diekman. “ADA is looking forward to working with PepsiCo to create innovative consumer education programs that will improve the health and nutrition of the public.”

“PepsiCo is committed to playing a responsible and constructive role in health and wellness.  Our partnership with the American Dietetic Association underscores our common commitment to helping people make informed food choices as part of a healthy lifestyle,” said Nancy R. Green, Ph.D., Vice President, Nutrition and Health and Wellness Policy, PepsiCo.

About the American Dietetic Association
With more than 67,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Approximately 75 percent of ADA's members are registered dietitians and four percent are dietetic technicians, registered. Other members include clinical and community food and nutrition professionals, consultants, food service managers, educators, researchers, dietetic technicians and students. Nearly half of all ADA members hold advanced academic degrees. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org.  

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with 2006 annual revenues of more than $35 billion. The company operates in nearly 200 countries, and employs more than 168,000 people worldwide.  Its principal businesses include: Frito-Lay snacks, Pepsi-Cola beverages, Gatorade sports drinks, Tropicana juices and Quaker foods. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. This includes meeting consumer needs for a spectrum of convenient foods and beverages, replenishing the environment through water, energy and packaging initiatives, and supporting its employees through a diverse and inclusive environment that recruits and retains world-class talent.  For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.


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