New Website www.WeightLossForChildren.com Provides Online Support and Advice for Parents of Obese and Overweight Children PR Newswire -- May 22, 2002 PROVO, Utah, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents, health officials and the leading experts in childhood obesity are singing the praises of www.WeightLossForChildren.com, an online support network for parents of obese and overweight children. Klein-Becker, an industry leader in quality weight-control products, launched the new Web site in February as a companion service to PediaLean(TM), the first diet supplement designed exclusively for children. Since then, thousands of people have logged onto the free site where parents can have their questions about diet and exercise answered by pediatricians, registered dieticians, exercise specialists and other obesity experts. Parents receive personalized eating and exercise plans for their children that take into account gender, height, weight and age. They can also get a personalized weight-control plan for themselves, and the site contains a "Parents Only" message board and chat room. "We have created something practical and useful for parents," said Klein- Becker Director of Scientific Affairs Dr. Dan Mowrey. "The site provides the latest research on obesity and important medical information on all aspects of children's health. Parents can discover tips for getting and keeping their children motivated and find answers to difficult problems like how to maintain good nutrition using today's 'fast foods.'" Klein-Becker has a medical advisory panel that includes some of the top researchers in childhood obesity who provide the latest research, insight, recommendations and assistance for WeightLossForChildren.com. "WeightLossForChildren.com is a valuable tool that's been needed for quite some time," said Dr. Melinda S. Sothern, pediatric exercise physiologist at Louisiana State University and co-author of Trim Kids, www.trimkids.com. "No one to date has had a Web site for parents of overweight or obese children that gives them the tools and interaction they need to help their families get healthier. It's sound, easy to read, very responsible and provides good information." Families are turning to the online tool in increasingly large numbers. About 500 people a month are signing on to the program at WeightLossForChildren.com. 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 finest, 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