Webcast Alert: Healthy Afterschool Snacks: Planning the "4th Meal"

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Sep 11, 2012, 08:00 ET

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 

What:

Nutritious Afterschool Snack Tips for Study and Sports



When:

Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 1:00-1:30 p.m. PST/


4:00-4:30 p.m. EST

Where:

http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=89144



How:    

Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. 

About the Webinar:
School is back in session for many, and with activity-packed schedules and new homework assignments come the hungry, hungry kids! Join registered dietitian and mother of three Elizabeth Ward, author of MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better, and regular contributor to WebMD.com as she helps take the mystery out of snack planning for children and explores the varying types of afterschool nutrition needed by students, based on their age and activity level. Whether it's providing your child with some brain food to power through the day's homework assignment or refueling your afterschool athlete with an energy-boosting "4th meal," this webinar will provide you with information and tips you need to give your kids adequate nutrition for a successful school year. This webinar is brought to you by Jamba Juice®, who encourages everyone to Live Fruitfully™.

During this webinar, we will discuss:

  • The various types of afterschool nutrition needed by different school-aged children
  • How to tailor snacks to your children, based on their activity level
  • Tips and examples of nutritious snacks and "4th meals"

Moderator: Celia Sepulveda, Vice President, PR Strategy, Neighbor Agency

Presenter: Elizabeth Ward is a registered dietitian, author and media expert on nutrition, with over 1,000 interviews in print and broadcast. She is the author of several books about family nutrition, is a regular contributor to Men's Fitness and WebMD, and is a member of Jamba Juice's Healthy Living Council.

About Jamba Juice Company
Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) is a leading restaurant retailer of better-for-you, specialty beverage and food offerings, which include great tasting, whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and juice blends, hot coffee and teas, hot oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches and mini-wraps, California Flatbreads™, frozen yogurt, and a variety of baked goods and snacks.  Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are also avaialble through select retailers across the nation and in Jamba outlets. As of July 3, 2012, there were 783 Jamba Juice store locations globally. Jamba is a proud sponsor of "Team Up for a Healthy America" in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to join the Team Up community of celebrities, athletes and other leaders committed to getting kids active and involved at www.myhealthpledge.com. Fans of Jamba Juice can find out more about Jamba Juice's locations as well as specific offerings and promotions by visiting the Jamba Juice website at www.JambaJuice.com or by contacting Jamba's Guest Services team at 1-866-4R-FRUIT (473-7848).

Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast:

  • Windows Media Player software
  • At least a 56Kbps Internet connection
  • If you experience problems, send e-mail to: [email protected].

CONTACT: Celia Sepulveda, +1-858-337-1326

SOURCE Jamba Juice Company