Article: Partnership Advances Youth Nutrition and Fitness; General Mills Foundation, American Dietetic Association Foundation, and President's Challenge Launch Youth Initiative.

Business Editors & Lifestyle/Health Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2002

The General Mills Foundation, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Foundation and the President's Challenge are partnering to improve youth nutrition and fitness. The initiative, "General Mills Champions," will consist of grants to community-based groups. Additional components of the initiative include sponsorship of the Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards (PALA), developing nutrition and fitness mentoring models, and sharing best practices.

The General Mills Foundation will award 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to non-profit organizations with innovative ...

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