Insights With Host Hugh Downs Welcomes American Dietetic Association As Content Advisor

    CHICAGO, August 13, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Insights is collaborating with the American Dietetic Association to build technically accurate content for a nationwide series on helping people get and stay healthy.

"As a champion for food, nutrition and agricultural research, ADA is pleased to work with Insights to provide viewers with information that will build people's food and nutrition awareness," said registered dietitian and ADA President Jessie M. Pavlinac. "Working with the team at Insights will be another way for ADA to advance nutrition awareness."

Insights' executive producer said, "There is no better partnership today than working with an advisor that is educating people on staying healthy. What do people have if they don't have their health? Educating them on key issues surrounding food and nutrition will aid in the advancement of a healthy America and add another helpful layer of information consumers can use to work towards a better quality of life."

The senior producer of the series said, "We look forward to working with such a renowned group as ADA. Its expertise on health-care issues, nutrition and agriculture will be valuable to us and our producers for technical accuracy and solid content. We look forward to working with them."

About Insights Hugh Downs

The Insights series is distributed to Public TV through a national distributor and highlights the best and most compelling educational stories. Each segment is hosted by America's most well-known anchor, Mr. Hugh Downs. For more information visit www.insightshd.com or call (772) 647-0030.

About The American Dietetic Association

The American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit ADA at www.eatright.org.

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