America On the Move Rolls Out a Mile Red Carpet on the Streets of Midtown Manhattan on September 28th

America On the Move Rolls Out a Mile Red Carpet on the Streets of Midtown Manhattan on September 28th

Regis Philbin Urges General Public to Take Steps Towards Healthy Lifestyle As Part of a National Health Initiative

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- America On the Move (AOM) has announced that Wednesday, September 28th is National America On the Move Day of Action. A long-time believer in healthy eating and active living, Regis Philbin will serve as the 2005 Day of Action National Spokesperson for the Flagship red carpet event in Manhattan.

"I look forward to joining thousands of Americans in celebration of the day and hosting AOM's Day of Action Red Carpet event in New York City. I hope you'll join me and step out on the Red Carpet Route that will wind through midtown Manhattan on September 28th," said Regis.

In addition to the national event in New York City, AOM Affiliates across the country and thousands of employer groups, schools, communities and other organizations will be holding America On the Move Day of Action events. The AOM Day of Action is designed to introduce Americans to a healthier lifestyle through 2 small changes -- walking 2,000 more steps per day and decreasing caloric intake by 100 calories per day.

"In an effort to demonstrate how simple it is to make small lifestyle changes that have big benefits on overall health, we ask all Americans to make a pledge to go the extra mile to prevent weight gain," said James O. Hill, Ph.D., co-founder of America On the Move, obesity expert and Director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. "Getting involved is easy. If we can convince people to make this change for one day, they'll see how easy it is and hopefully, make a habit of it. Doing so could go a long way in addressing our nation's obesity epidemic."

AOM encourages individuals to get involved by taking the AOM Day of Action pledge online at www.americaonthemove.org or by calling 1-800-807-0077 now through September 28th. All pledge participants (18 and older) are eligible to win a spa/golf getaway at the Lodge at Rancho Mirage in Rancho Mirage, CA, two night resort stay at Rock Resorts, a $100 AMEX gift card, and a $50 Foot Locker card. AOM is proud to have Smart Spot from PepsiCo as their National Presenting Sponsor.

Some of the local and regional AOM Day events include:

Colorado Denver Florida Orlando Georgia Albany Indiana Fort Wayne, Indianapolis Massachusetts Medford, Somerville Nebraska Kearney New York New York City, Buffalo, Saratoga Springs Tennessee Knoxville Texas Dallas West Virginia Charleston, Morgantown

For more information about America On the Move and National AOM Day, please visit www.americaonthemove.org or call Dara Bush at 212-843-8079. To access our online media kit, visit http://www.americaonthemove.org/WPress.asp?PageID=19. Interviews can be arranged with AOM co-founder, Dr. James Hill, as well as with local On the Move Affiliates in several states.

About America On the Move

America On the Move Foundation is the non-profit organization that helps people make small changes in their food choices and physical activity to attain and maintain a healthy weight, thus improving their quality of life and reducing risk for diseases including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The Foundation's flagship program, America On the Move, provides the support and tools that help individuals of all ages manage weight effectively through energy balance -- a balance of energy in calories consumed with the amount of energy burned through daily activity.

AOM's common-sense approach enables individuals, families, groups of any kind, and communities-at-large take advantage of science-based recommendations and programming to create a healthier way of life in at a pace that meet their needs.

Operating as a public/private partnership with a nationwide Affiliate network and working with many other groups and entities, America On the Move leads the nation in developing new science related to weight management and obesity prevention, and making it available, understandable and usable by everyone in the country through its FREE online and offline tools and programs. For more information on AOM, visit www.americaonthemove.org or call 1-800-807-0077.

Source: America On the Move

CONTACT: Dara Busch, Rubenstein Public Relations, +1-212-843-8079, DBusch@Rubensteinpr.com, for America On the Move

Web site: http://www.americaonthemove.org/

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