* Diets rich in whole grain foods, and other plant foods and low in
total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, such as Post(R) Shredded
Wheat and Post(R) Grape-nuts(R), may help reduce risk of heart
disease. For example , with 8g of
fiber per serving, Post(R) Raisin Bran is an excellent source of
fiber .

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Heart Advance(TM) is a scientifically designed program that includes
nutritional intervention , as well as a recommended online exercise and meal
plan.
For more information on Post(R) Healthy Classics(TM) cereals and to learn
how whole grain fiber containing cereals fit into a heart healthy weight loss
plan, visit http://www.

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Customers who show their support by wearing red into a participating GNC store
will receive $10 off their GNC Preventive Nutrition(C) Heart Advance(TM)
purchase.

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PITTSBURGH, As part of February's American Heart
Month, General Nutrition Centers (GNC) will join thousands of Americans
nationwide in celebrating National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 4, 2005.
The 24-week study, commissioned by Post(R ) Healthy Classics(TM) and
conducted by the Rippe Lifestyle Institute, examined changes in weight and
impact on risk factors for heart disease.
"There is growing evidence that lifestyle choices , including foods you
eat, can play an enormously important role in a person's health and quality of
life," Libby said. Through
research, publishing and partnering in health promotion and disease prevention
projects, the various divisions and two locations of Rippe Lifestyle Institute
are helping empower people to lead healthier lifestyles with the passion,
commitment and performance that have made RLI a leading authority on lifestyle
and health.

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In the first 12-week phase of the
study, subjects who followed the Post(R) Healthy Classics'(TM) 3-step plan,
lost an average of 10 pounds and reduced some important risk factors for heart
disease by: trimming up to 3 inches off their waistline, decreasing their
blood pressure and lowering their triglyceride levels (fat found in blood). At least 25g of fiber are
recommended for most adults.

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Research shows that losing just 5-10% of your body weight
results in meaningful reductions of heart disease risk factors.

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"National Wear Red Day is a great opportunity to spread the word and show
our support for women and heart disease awareness," explained Margaret Peet,
senior vice president and national sales director at GNC. Department of Health and Human Services.

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GNC Helps Spread The Heart Truth on National Wear Red Day

"Women can
sometimes fail to remember the importance of factors, such as healthy blood
pressure and cholesterol and reducing the risk of developing heart disease,
which is why this campaign is so important.
Post(R) Healthy Classics'(TM) simple weight loss plan includes 3 steps;
Step 1 calls for replacing 2 meals a day with a serving of any Post(R) Healthy
Classics(TM) cereal, 1 /2 cup fat free milk and fruit; Step 2 calls for
focusing on portion control at mealtimes and eating a balanced third meal
while Step 3 incorporates a moderate level of physical activity, 30+ minutes
each day.

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Study Finds Whole Grain Cereal in a High Fiber Reduced Calorie Diet Effective for Weight Loss and Promoting Heart Health

* Post(R) Healthy Classics(TM) cereals, like Post(R) Raisin Bran,
Post(R) Shredded Wheat and Post(R) Grape-nuts(R), are all excellent
sources of whole grain and dietary fiber.

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Hospital and Professor Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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The multi -action formula helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels,
supports healthy heart and blood vessel functions and maintains healthy
homocysteine levels.

Dietary Implications on Healthy Lifestyle
* Diets rich in fiber can be more filling, helping to diminish the need
to snack and the urge to fill up which is important when you're trying
to lose weight.

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For more information about National Wear Red Day activities and The Heart
Truth, visit http: //www.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration .
It's been shown that excess weight increases a person's risk factors for
cardiovascular diseases like high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood
pressure and stroke.(1)
Unlike many reduced calorie weight loss diets, diet quality was not reduced. Nine out of 10 Americans do
not eat the recommended amount of fiber.

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GNC's National Wear Red Day promotion supports The Heart Truth , a national
awareness campaign for women about heart disease, sponsored by the National
Heart , Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of
Health, U.

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NEW YORK, A clinical study has found that a high
fiber reduced calorie diet that included whole grain cereals and increased
physical activity was effective in promoting weight loss and reducing risk
factors for cardiovascular disease.

"The research makes a strong case for employing a weight loss strategy
that incorporates a high fiber reduced calorie diet and exercise for weight
loss, weight maintenance, and for reducing the risk of heart disease ," said
Peter Libby, M.

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GNC has more
than 4,900 retail locations throughout the United States , including more than
1,300 domestic franchise locations, more than 1,000 store-within-a-store
locations under its strategic alliance with Rite Aid and more than 800
locations in more than 35 foreign markets including Canada and Mexico.D.

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And, diets rich in fiber containing grain products, such as
Post(R) Raisin Bran, fruits, and vegetables, and low in saturated fat
and cholesterol may also reduce your risk of heart disease, a disease
associated with many factors. Post (R) Healthy Classics(TM)
cereals contain 3-9g of fiber per serving.

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For more information about GNC's Heart Advance, visit http://www.
During the second 12 week "maintenance phase" participants switched to
eating just one bowl of Post(R) Healthy Classics(TM) cereal per day as part of
breakfast and a reduced calorie balanced diet At the end of the entire 24 week
study most subjects not only maintained their weight loss but also lost an
average of 2 additional pounds while preserving lean body mass and maintained
their reductions in heart disease risk factors.

The Rippe Lifestyle Institute is one of the leading research,
communication and health promotion organizations in the world.com

(1) Consult your physician before starting any diet or exercise program.

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GNC is the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements ,
which includes vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, sports nutrition
products, diet and energy products and specialty supplements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease

Intake of certain nutrients like fiber increased. "The virtues of whole grains are reflected in the new
dietary guidelines recently issued by the USDA, and this study for Post(R)
Healthy Classics(TM) supports the contention that a reduced calorie diet that
includes foods rich in whole grains can be effective in a person's efforts to
manage their weight and reduce risk of preventable illness such as heart
disease," he said.