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March 28, 1997

Boilermaker event focuses on weight and low-fat foods

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- "Are You Eating Less but Weighing More?" is the title of the next "Boiler Mixer" for Indianapolis-area alumni and friends of Purdue University's School of Consumer and Family Sciences.

The event will be from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware St. in Indianapolis.

Richard Mattes, Purdue associate professor of foods and nutrition and food science, will talk about why people still face weight problems despite plenty of low-fat food options. He will also lead a panel discussion on other diet concerns. Panelists will be Lori Morton Witte of the Food and Nutrition Department of Marian College and Bonnie Terrill Ross, radiation oncology dietitian at Methodist Hospital.

The "Boiler Mixer" also will include an afternoon high tea, a specialty of the Propylaeum, featuring five different finger sandwiches, mini quiche, mini pastries, tea and coffee.

The cost is $15 per person. Reservations should be made by calling (800) 535-7303 or (765) 494-7890. In Indianapolis, you may call "Boiler Mixers" chair person Deanna Greve at (317) 630-9250.

The Indianapolis committee members for the event are Lorene Burkhart, Jennie Cassidy, Peter George, Libby Jones, Debbie Pownall, Ann McNamar, Mike Semler and Jamie Street.

CONTACT: Cheryl Altinkemer, director of development and alumni relations, School of Consumer and Family Sciences, (765) 494-7890.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu

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