Diet Supplement PediaLean(TM) Arrives As New Solution For Obese And Overweight Children PR Newswire -- May 7, 2002 PROVO, Utah, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The statistics are staggering: roughly 13 to 14 percent of American children are overweight or obese. That number has doubled for children and tripled for teenagers in the last 20 years. Parents are scratching their heads: What can they do? That question is answered in the form of PediaLean(TM), the first diet supplement designed exclusively for children by Klein-Becker, an industry leader in quality weight-control products. Now overweight and obese children can lose weight naturally with the help of this clinically proven fiber that helps children eat less. "The active ingredient in PediaLean(TM) is Pediatropin(TM), an all- natural, micronized fiber concentrate derived from a plant (tuber) called P. rivieri," said Klein-Becker Director of Scientific Affairs Dr. Dan Mowrey. "This tuber has been used as a food source for thousands of years, but only recently have scientists discovered the method for micro-processing the plant into an effective tool for children's weight-control." A double-blind clinical trial studying the safety and effectiveness of PediaLean(TM) showed that children who used PediaLean(TM) along with eating a healthy -- but not caloric-restricted -- diet and exercising moderately lost 20 percent of their excess body weight. By comparison, children in the same study who didn't take PediaLean(TM) but followed the same diet and exercise program failed to lose any significant weight. "This is a safe, natural weight-loss compound developed specifically for children," said Dr. Nathalie Chevreau, Klein-Becker's Director of Women's Health. "This is an outstanding fiber. One of the main reasons for obesity in children is overeating food packed with high calories. If they can just eat half a bag of French fries or potato chips, that's half the battle." PediaLean(TM) is more than a product; it's a complete program that includes an online support component that allows parents to log on to www.WeightLossForChildren.com and receive personalized diet and exercise programs for their children, have their questions answered by experts and receive support from other parents. PediaLean(TM) is available at finer health food stores, online at www.PediaLean.com or call (800) 617-6080. Klein-Becker is a recognized industry leader in quality weight-control and life-enhancement products that meet consumers' individual needs. For more than 10 years, Klein-Becker has been offering the most effective formulations, patented compounds and unique products in the weight-loss industry. Contact: Angel Streeter of The TransMedia Group, 561-750-9800, ext. 21. AStreeter@transmediagroup.com