Metz & Associates, LTD Press Release

Just in Time for the Start of the School Year… Metz & Associates, Ltd. Introduces a Healthier Way to Celebrate Special Occasions in the Classroom

For Immediate Release

Ruth Corcoran
(570) 472-0365

DALLAS, PA- August 4, 2006- Metz & Associates, Ltd., a leading dining management and support services company, is introducing a new weapon in the fight against childhood obesity. New for the upcoming school year, the company will offer a Nutritious Party Menu, featuring packages parents and teachers can purchase for a child’s classroom celebration.

This Nutritious Party Packages come complete with balloons and a card and are ideal for any classroom celebration, including birthdays, student recognition parties, holiday celebrations and more. The packages include a variety of healthy snack choices, such as the Veggie-licious Party (An assortment of fresh raw vegetables, served with low-fat ranch dip), Fruitabulous Party (An assortment of fresh fruit in season, served with low-fat yogurt dip), Cheesy Cracker Party (Assorted crackers served with a variety of cheeses), Pretzel Party (Hard or soft pretzels served with mustard or cheddar cheese sauce), Animal Party (Chocolate, iced, regular animal crackers or teddy graham crackers along with Trix yogurt cups), and Nutritious Friendly Snack party (Your choice of a selection of our Nutritious Friendly Snacks)

As always, Metz & Associates, Ltd. takes its role in providing proper nutrition education and healthy food choices very seriously. “We place a special emphasis on proper nutrition and education in every school we serve,” said Toby Horner, school services vice president, Metz & Associates, Ltd. “Our goal is to help students develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime, which is why we developed the Nutritious Party Menu. We realize that how a child eats today will have an impact on their health throughout adolescence and adulthood.”

Nationally, the amount of unhealthy foods and beverages being consumed by students is increasing and raising serious concerns for the health and academic success of the nation’s students. “We believe that teaching children and teens to eat wisely and moderately is an investment in the future,” Horner said. “We focus on making nutrition education and eating a fun and interesting experience.”

Metz & Associates Ltd. believes providing education and healthier food choices for children will help them to live happier and more productive adult lives. Through its partnerships with the schools they service, Metz & Associates, Ltd. is leading the industry in creating innovative ideas for a more nutritious lifestyle.

Metz & Associates, Ltd., a premier food service company for the Northeast United States, providing dining and environmental management to clients such as hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, colleges and universities and corporate offices. For more information on Metz & Associates, Ltd., visit our website at www.metzltd.com or call 570-675-8100.