01/29/04

American Dietetic Association Offers a Winning Game Plan for Your Super Bowl Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 28, 2004

Media contacts: Kelly Liebbe, Lori Ferme
800/877-1600 ext. 4769, 4802
media@eatright.org

CHICAGO - Super Bowl Sunday is always filled with food, festivities and fun - not to mention football. This year, the American Dietetic Association suggests a few super meal-time tips to make you look like the star of the game.

Party hosts, mix up your play calling and serve your fellow fans foods that are tasty, filling and nutritious. Registered dietitian and Miami-based ADA Spokesperson Lisa Dorfman suggests game-time ideas that will help you score points with your guests.

“Kick off with fresh vegetables and low-fat dip, fruit kabobs, whole-grain breads and a variety of lean meats for sandwiches. During the second half, snack on popcorn, pretzels with mustard dip, baked tortilla chips and salsa, apple slices and low-fat caramel dip.  If the game goes into overtime, offer your guests fruit parfaits or angel food cake with chocolate sauce that are sure to score the game-winning touchdown,” Dorfman says.
 
Dorfman says you can have a great time watching the game without fumbling your diet:

  • Have a small snack before going to a party. Going to a party hungry often results in overeating.
  • Stick to a strategy for eating; don’t let your eating be dictated by the pace of the game.
  • Use a plate for even the smallest snack. You’ll eat less.
  • Moderate your alcohol intake. Alcohol causes blood sugar to drop, which leads to hunger.

Whether you are host or guest, home team or visitors, keep a food plan in mind and be a winner no matter which team comes out on top.

With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago-based American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition and well-being. Visit ADA at http://www.eatright.org/.