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MEAD JOHNSON WFIALYTE Mead Johnson Nutritional Group has changed the name of its oral electrolyte maintenance solution for infants and children to Infalyte. Infalyte rapidly replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea and vomiting. Sold in a 1-L bottle, Infalyte is the same formula as Mead Johnson's previous oral electrolyte solution. Infalyte's wholesale price will be 40% lower than other leading pediatric oral rehydration solutions. Call 800/345-0248.
QUAKER CHEWY GRANOLA BARS INTRODUCE TWO NEW FLAVORS
NABISCO EGGWELL'S
Quaker Oats Company has added two new flavors to its sevenproduct line of Quaker Chewy granola bars: caramel apple and low-fat apple berry. Quaker Chewy caramel apple bars, made with chunks of apples, peanuts, and caramel, offer a taste reminiscent of caramel apples and provide 3.5 g fat per bar. Low-fat apple berry granola bars combine the flavors of apple, cranberry, raspberry, cherry, and strawberry for a snack that provides 2 g fat per bar.
EggWell's, fromNabiscoFoods Group, is a blend of whole eggs and egg whites that provides the taste, texture, and recipe performance of whole eggs with 50% less fat and cholesterol. Call 800/852-9393.
NUTRIT-RICH SWET POTATOES Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C. The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission offers the following nutrition facts about sweet potatoes. One medium sweet potato provides almost twice the US Recommended Daily Allowance (US RDA) for vitamin A, 42% of the US RDA for vitamin C, four times the Recommended Dietary Allowance for beta carotene, more fiber than oatmeal (when eaten with skin), and about 140 to 160 kcal. A 1-cup serving of cooked sweet potatoes provides 30 mg beta carotene; one would need to eat 23 cups of broccoli to obtain an equivalent amount of beta carotene.
HOSTESS UGHTS LOW FAT BROWNIES Chocolate lovers can indulge their sweet tooth with Hostess Lights Low Fat Brownies from ContinentalBaking Company. Hostess low-fat brownies have a rich fudge-like texture but only 2.5 g fat and 140 kcal per brownie.
SUGAR-FRE NUTRA/SHAKE Nutra/Shake Free, from Nutra/BalanceProducts,provides 200 kcal and 7 g protein per 4-oz serving with no added sugar. Formulated for persons on sugar-restricted diets, Nutra/ Shake Free comes in a specially designed carton that features two opening panels: a traditional spout as well as a place to insert a straw (to help persons with limited mobility). A dairy-freeversion, Nutra/Shake Orange Citrus, is available for persons with lactose intolerance. Call 800/432-3134.
Product descriptions, including nutritional analyses, are based on promotions furnished by the manufacturer or supplier. Publication of an announcement in Product Update is not an endorsement by the Association of the product or supplier. For more information about the products featured on this page, circle the Reader Service Card number listed at the end of each entry.
WONDER BREAD ADDS CALCIUIM TO WHITE AND WHEAT BREADS Continental Baking Company introduces three calcium-fortified varieties of Wonder Bread: Wonder Calcium Enriched white bread and Wonder Light Calcium Enriched white and wheat breads. One serving of any variety of calcium-enriched Wonder bread provides 290 mg calcium, approximately one third the Recommended Dietary Allowance for this critical mineral. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION / 471
MEAD JOHNSON WFIALYTE Mead Johnson Nutritional Group has changed the name of its oral electrolyte maintenance solution for infants and children to Infalyte. Infalyte rapidly replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea and vomiting. Sold in a 1-L bottle, Infalyte is the same formula as Mead Johnson's previous oral electrolyte solution. Infalyte's wholesale price will be 40% lower than other leading pediatric oral rehydration solutions. Call 800/345-0248.
QUAKER CHEWY GRANOLA BARS INTRODUCE TWO NEW FLAVORS
NABISCO EGGWELL'S
Quaker Oats Company has added two new flavors to its sevenproduct line of Quaker Chewy granola bars: caramel apple and low-fat apple berry. Quaker Chewy caramel apple bars, made with chunks of apples, peanuts, and caramel, offer a taste reminiscent of caramel apples and provide 3.5 g fat per bar. Low-fat apple berry granola bars combine the flavors of apple, cranberry, raspberry, cherry, and strawberry for a snack that provides 2 g fat per bar.
EggWell's, fromNabiscoFoods Group, is a blend of whole eggs and egg whites that provides the taste, texture, and recipe performance of whole eggs with 50% less fat and cholesterol. Call 800/852-9393.
NUTRIT-RICH SWET POTATOES Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C. The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission offers the following nutrition facts about sweet potatoes. One medium sweet potato provides almost twice the US Recommended Daily Allowance (US RDA) for vitamin A, 42% of the US RDA for vitamin C, four times the Recommended Dietary Allowance for beta carotene, more fiber than oatmeal (when eaten with skin), and about 140 to 160 kcal. A 1-cup serving of cooked sweet potatoes provides 30 mg beta carotene; one would need to eat 23 cups of broccoli to obtain an equivalent amount of beta carotene.
HOSTESS UGHTS LOW FAT BROWNIES Chocolate lovers can indulge their sweet tooth with Hostess Lights Low Fat Brownies from ContinentalBaking Company. Hostess low-fat brownies have a rich fudge-like texture but only 2.5 g fat and 140 kcal per brownie.
SUGAR-FRE NUTRA/SHAKE Nutra/Shake Free, from Nutra/BalanceProducts,provides 200 kcal and 7 g protein per 4-oz serving with no added sugar. Formulated for persons on sugar-restricted diets, Nutra/ Shake Free comes in a specially designed carton that features two opening panels: a traditional spout as well as a place to insert a straw (to help persons with limited mobility). A dairy-freeversion, Nutra/Shake Orange Citrus, is available for persons with lactose intolerance. Call 800/432-3134.
Product descriptions, including nutritional analyses, are based on promotions furnished by the manufacturer or supplier. Publication of an announcement in Product Update is not an endorsement by the Association of the product or supplier. For more information about the products featured on this page, circle the Reader Service Card number listed at the end of each entry.
WONDER BREAD ADDS CALCIUIM TO WHITE AND WHEAT BREADS Continental Baking Company introduces three calcium-fortified varieties of Wonder Bread: Wonder Calcium Enriched white bread and Wonder Light Calcium Enriched white and wheat breads. One serving of any variety of calcium-enriched Wonder bread provides 290 mg calcium, approximately one third the Recommended Dietary Allowance for this critical mineral. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION / 471