Back-To-School Snacks Packed In-Style!
Snyder’s of Hanover introduces 100-Calorie Pretzel Packs
Hanover, PA – June 13, 2006 – It’s back-to-school time again, you’re running late for work and you still have to pack the kids’ lunches, but you don’t want to give them just anything. Teaching your kids to live a healthy lifestyle starts with providing a nutritious lunch but you don’t have time to count calories. Put your mind at ease and send your kids back-to-school with Snyder’s of Hanover new 100-calorie Pretzel Packs. Now your kids can enjoy the same great Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels they love – but now in the easy-to-pack 100-calorie size!
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), prevalence of childhood obesity has nearly tripled since 1999. Beyond that, some experts predict that by 2010, nearly half of all children in North and South America will be overweight. Reasons associated with the disease can range anywhere from lack of physical activity to poor eating habits. One suggestion by HHS to fight obesity is to plan for healthy snacks. Stocking up on Snyder’s of Hanover 100-calorie Pretzel Packs is a step in the right direction.
The newly packaged 100-calorie snacks come in an easy-to-store tray containing ten single-serve packages that are convenient enough to simply toss in a lunchbox or take to practice for a snack the whole team will love. Plus they are the perfect way to help kids (and adults too!) learn what a healthy, 100-calorie serving of pretzels really looks like.
The 100-calorie pretzel snacks are available in Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Sticks, Minis, and Snaps varieties in your local grocery store, nationwide, for a suggested retail price of $3.99 each.
Snyder’s of Hanover has been America’s favorite Pretzel Bakery since 1909. They have been recognized for their creative new products and their assortment of delicious pretzels. Snyder’s of Hanover is the healthy, great tasting brand of snacks Americans choose! For recipes and amusing facts on pretzels visit www.snydersofhanover.com.