Discovery Health Continuing Medical Education (CME) Premieres Program to Shed Light on Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Discovery Health Continuing Medical Education (CME) Premieres Program to Shed Light on Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Health announced today the premiere of its Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, EAT RIGHT, LIVE RIGHT: THE POWER OF SIMPLE STEPS (Premieres: Sunday, October 8, at 10:00 AM ET/PT). Created for use by health care professionals, the program addresses the epidemic of adult and childhood obesity in the United States, resulting in a burden of chronic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other diseases.

This new Discovery Health CME program brings together a group of experts to discuss the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide scientific-based information to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The guidelines provide simple yet sensible steps that can lead to improved health among all populations. Learning about dietary guidelines assists in a better understanding of how sound nutrition, coupled with regular physical activity, can prevent disease and help individuals live longer, more active lives.

"We know patients are more likely to follow diet and exercise plans if information is provided to them by physicians. The goal of this new Discovery Health CME program is to provide physicians and other health care professionals with simple advice and applicable, everyday tips so they can help their patients lead healthier, more active lives," said John Whyte, M.D., M.P.H., vice president of CME, Discovery Health.

Discovery Health CME provides in-depth information and evidence-based recommendations that has been thoroughly reviewed to ensure scientific accuracy. Developed for primary care physicians, pediatricians, dieticians, and other clinicians, EAT RIGHT, LIVE RIGHT, was designed under the consultation of three board certified physicians, including: Discovery Health's chief correspondent on nutrition and fitness, Dr. Pamela Peeke; Dr. Dean Ornish, founder and president, Preventive Medicine Research Institute; and Dr. Francine Kaufman, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.

EAT RIGHT, LIVE RIGHT was made possible by an educational grant provided to Discovery Health by Del Monte Foods, one of the country's largest and most well known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market.

"Del Monte is committed to nourishing families and enriching lives everyday by providing a vast array of healthy, convenient and delicious fruits, vegetables and tuna products," said Richard G. Wolford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Del Monte Foods. "We are proud to support programs like Discovery Health CME, which provides ongoing education to physicians and healthcare professionals, and better enables American families to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle."

This Discovery Health CME program and others are available to physicians on a variety of platforms to fit their individual needs. Physicians and other health care professionals can view the programs on Discovery Health every Sunday morning at 9 AM and 10 AM (ET/PT). Each CME program airs a number of times on Discovery Health to make it easy to tune-in. Discovery Health CME programs are also available to view online at http://www.discoveryhealthcme.com/, or via podcast or by ordering a free DVD.

Building on Discovery Health's long-standing partnerships with some of the country's leading physicians and medical institutions, Discovery Health CME goes beyond static journal articles and lecture presentations to deliver up- to-date scientific findings that help physicians keep abreast of current standards of care. Using medical experts from across the country that address the health issues facing patients today, Discovery Health delivers the highest-quality CME with a focus on providing practical guidance that helps physicians in their everyday practice to improve the health and well-being of patients.

About Del Monte Foods

Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest and most well known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market, generating approximately $3 billion in net sales in fiscal 2006. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte(R), StarKist(R), S&W(R), Contadina(R), College Inn(R), Meow Mix(R), Kibbles 'n Bits(R), 9Lives(R), Milk-Bone(R), Pup-Peroni(R), Meaty Bone(R), Snausages(R) and Pounce(R), Del Monte products are found in nine out of ten American households. The Company also produces, distributes and markets private label food and pet products. For more information on Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE:DLM), visit the Company's website at http://www.delmonte.com/.

Del Monte. Nourishing Families. Enriching Lives. Every Day.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications, Inc. is the leading global real-world media company with operations in 170 countries and territories reaching 1.4 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI's over 100 networks of distinctive programming represent 28 trusted brands including Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery Education and COSMEO, a revolutionary online homework help service, as well as Discovery Commerce, which operates more than 100 Discovery Channel Stores in the U.S. Discovery brings the real world to the whole world through its global multiplatform initiatives including Discovery Travel Media, Discovery Mobile and multiple broadband services. DCI's ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ:DISCA)(NASDAQ:DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder and Chairman. More information about Discovery and its businesses can be found at http://www.discovery.com/.

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