ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Low-Impact Exercise and Bone Mass Gain.

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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

TOPIC: A study presented at the American Public Health Association's annual
meeting suggests that walking for 30 minutes per day, three days per week, is
enough to increase bone mass in women, according to an article by Reuters
Health. George A. Kelley of the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of
Health Professions in Boston and his team of researchers found that women who
exercised experienced a 2 percent increase in bone mass, the article says. It
is unknown whether this small increase would help to lower the risk of
osteoporosis. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts
to comment on this story:

As the lead trainer of eDiets.com's online fitness center, Ms. Kelli Calabrese, M.S., C.S.C.S. is responsible for developing and maintaining personalized fitness programs that work in conjunction with eDiets.com's custom nutrition programs. Available to the entire eDiets.com community, Ms. Calabrese acts as a "virtual personal trainer" to help members integrate custom-tailored exercise programs into their daily routine, so they can reach their health and wellness goals in an efficient and expedient fashion. Through eDiets.com's innovative Fitness Program, Ms. Calabrese combines the benefits of a nutritionally balanced diet with an exercise program that's perfectly suited for each individual participant. Ms. Calabrese has been in the fitness industry for over 14 years and has owned and operated her own fitness centers as well as managed and consulted in private and corporate fitness facilities. She is also a certified Health Promotion Director, Lifestyle Consultant and is trained to work with special populations including Cardiac, Pulmonary, Orthopedic, Diabetic, and Auto Immune Deficiencies. In addition, Ms. Calabrese is certified to teach group fitness classes including High/Low impact, SPIN, Pilates, Strength Training, PACE and Kickboxing. PR: Merilee Kern ([e-mail], 702/562-0064).

Professor Kristine Wiren, of the Oregon Health Sciences University and the VA Medical Center Research Service, is an expert regarding bone biology and osteoporosis. 503/220-8262 ext 56595

Professor Dimitrios Oreopoulos, of the University of Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital is an expert in metabolic bone diseases. 416/603-7974

Ms. Rose Mince is a professor of health and fitness at The Community College of Baltimore County with expertise in fields of physical fitness, weight control and nutrition and stress management. 410/285-9711, [e-mail]; PR: Bonnie Stecker ([e-mail], 410/869-7153).

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