Target Corp: Health & Wellness

Healthy Lunch Box Makeovers

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:36:27 GMT

(NAPS)—When preparing packed lunches for school-age children, don’t forget the essential whole grains, protein, fiber and nutrients. If this seems like a lot to fit in a brown back, think again, says Target health and nutrition expert, Dr. Susan Mitchell. The nationally recognized authority on nutrition says it’s easy to integrate sound eating into busy lifestyles—any parent can provide wholesome lunch options for children at affordable prices. A child’s lunch should re-energize the body and fuel the mind. Whole grains, lean protein, fruit, vegetables and fortified foods that are low in fat will make kids feel revived and ready to pay attention in classes, says Dr. Mitchell. She recommends these top lunch box tips: Whole grains are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals; therefore, it is important to incorporate a whole grain selection of pitas, minibagels, tortillas and bread for sandwiches. You can also use a cookie cutter for bread to create fun shapes. Sneak in extra nutrition by adding shredded carrots or chopped vegetables to egg, chicken or tuna salad. Add some extra crunch to sandwiches with thinsliced layers of green peppers or cucumbers. Pack baby carrots or small pieces of broccoli or cauliflower with hummus for dipping. Weave extra vitamins and minerals into a child’s diet and include a small bottle of fortified water in addition to milk or soymilk. Mix it up. To help childrenlook forward to what’s in their lunch box, vary the items. Alternate sending baked chips with black bean dip or low-fat popcorn, which is a source of whole grain. Parents can also add a granola bar or try an Archer Farms Strawberry Fruit Bar, which provides 100 percent of the daily value for vitamin C and is a great source of fiber. The Target exclusive Archer Farms collection offers premium quality foods at great value, including all-natural and organic options. All the products also contain zero grams of added trans fat. Send sandwich alternatives such as string cheese, rolled lean meat or cheese with honey mustard dressing or salsa as a dip. For a special snack, include a trail mix packed with nuts, seeds and dried fruit, such as Archer Farms Sunny Cranberry Trail Mix. Nuts are packed with protein, fiber, magnesium and other nutrients, while dried fruit satisfies a child’s sweet tooth. If a child is allergic to nuts but tolerates soy, use soynuts and soynut butter. Packing a nutritious lunch does require some thought, but with just a little planning on your part, your children will have a healthy lunch that will keep them energized throughout the entire school day. Food Ideas An Archer Farms Strawberry Fruit Bar provides 100 percent of the daily value for vitamin C and is a great source of fiber. Target exclusive Archer Farms foods offer premium quality at great value, including all-natural and organic options and no added trans fat. For more ideas, visit www.target.com/grocery It’s easy to integrate sound eating into a busy lifestyle.

Healthy Lunch Box Makeovers

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:36:27 GMT

Target Jumpstarts a Healthy Life with Innovative Products

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:26:36 GMT

Target is a one-stop destination for everything its guests need to make healthier and smarter choices. From traditional home items such as cleaners and showerheads to fun activities for children, Target offers a comprehensive range of healthy items for the entire family. You are What You Eat Proper nourishment is essential for a healthy mind and body. Encourage healthier eating habits with organic and whole food options from the Target exclusive Archer Farms® collection. The assortment includes items such as: Archer Farms Organic French Vanilla Granola Cereal, Archer Farms Sunny Cranberry Trail Mix and Archer Farms 100% Tropical Carrot Juice. Archer Farms products contain zero grams of added trans fat – based on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) definition on zero grams added trans fat. Archer Farms is the first proprietary food brand to eliminate added trans fats from an entire product collection. Guests can also round out their nutrition with products such as Origin Vitamins, Centrum and Naturemade Vitamins and Supplements. SuperTarget offers superior quality and prices on produce such as strawberries, apples and other fruits and vegetables. As a certified organic produce retailer, SuperTarget adheres to strict U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compliance guidelines to provide the best in organic produce for its guests. Home is Where the Heart is A healthy home is a happy home, and Target keeps family members smiling with a broad spectrum of home, safety and eco-friendly products. Whether guests are searching for green cleaning products such as Method or carbon monoxide detectors, Target has it all. Guests can also find energy-saving products such as GE Energy Smart Light Bulbs, which are rated with a life of 6,000 hours, while using less energy than the standard incandescent equivalent. Keeping your family protected is of the utmost importance, and Target has great prices on essential safety products such as the Clean, Treat and Protect 116-pc. First Aid Kit and the Kidde Electrical Fire Extinguisher. Fit Body Staying fit and active is an essential piece of the health equation. Target encourages mobility, weight loss and maintenance with a plethora of products to get families moving. Schwinn Bicycles, Gaiam Yoga Mats and Wilson Soccer Balls are a few options while board games such as Worldplay for Kids and The Very Hungry Catepillar stimulate the brain. Pharmacy With more than 1,600 locations, guests can easily find a nearby pharmacy. Target eases aches and pains with personal care products such as HoMedics Massaging Water Bottle, Therabeads Standard Compress and Impack Hot / Cold Therapy Pack. Guests can also conveniently refill prescriptions online or shop while prescriptions are being filled. Target is the only place guests will find ClearRX, a first-of-its kind system that makes prescription information easier to understand. ClearRX places all vital information into the palm of the hand, featuring an easy-to-read label, permanent sleeve that lists common uses, side effects and storage information associated with the medication. The bottle also has a color-coded ring that allows each household member to be assigned a different color. Moms can now "help the medicine go down" more easily with the help of free flavoring. With many different flavors including grape, watermelon or bubble gum, each child is sure to have a favorite, making medicine time quick and easy. Additionally, families can save money by taking advantage of the Target $4 Generics program. The program encourages guests to save money by obtaining a 30 day supply of the generic form of their prescription for just $4. Target offers even more savings with a 90 day supply of the generic prescription for $10. Generics are every bit as safe and effective as their brand-name equivalents, but available at a much lower cost. Target continues to help guests save with their Pharmacy Rewards program. Guests who fill 10 prescriptions with their Target REDcard will receive a 10% off shopping day at Target.

Target Jumpstarts a Healthy Life with Innovative Products

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:26:36 GMT

Target Debuts Organic Skin Care Line

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:29:50 GMT

SheaMoisture in select stores nationwide and at Target.com MINNEAPOLIS (June 18, 2008)– Target® (NYSE:TGT) unveiled today a new line of certified natural and organic1 skin care products developed exclusively for multicultural skin types. SheaMoisture is a distinctive array of bath, body and skin care products developed to address diverse skin care needs – from dry and sensitive to normal. "SheaMoisture is more than a new line of body and beauty items," said Greg Cunningham, Target Corporation’s Director of Multicultural Marketing. "All of our SheaMoisture products utilize high concentrations of pure Shea Butter, which is one of the most effective natural skin conditioners and moisturizers. This is an exceptional personal care solution for our guests with dry and special skin care needs." SheaMoisture ingredients are derived from African and Asian remedies and include aloe vera, to soothe and soften skin; jojoba oil, a fast-absorbing skin hydrator, vitamin A, to help sun-damaged skin and prevent premature wrinkles, and vitamin E, a powerful, natural antioxidant, which helps improve circulation and diminishes skin irritations. The new product line includes: SheaMoisture Body Wash, SheaMoisture Soap and SheaMoisture Lotion. Target also introduced SheaMoisture Shave, a personal care solution exclusively for men experiencing ingrown hairs and razor bumps. The SheaMoisture line was developed in partnership with Sundial Brands, the privately owned African American skin care company that also developed and distributes the popular Nubian Heritage line. "Target continues to demonstrate an eagerness to provide innovative products of value to all of its guests," said Richelieu Dennis, Sundial Brands founder and CEO. "This partnership represents our common values of dedication to multicultural communities and support for minority-owned businesses." SheaMoisture is available at select Target stores nationwide and at Target.com. The products range in price from $1.99 to $19.99. For more information on SheaMoisture or for store locations, visit http://www.target.com/. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,613 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs. 1 Certified by the United States Department of Agriculture, ECOCERT, CCOF, Quality Assurance International and Common Fund for Commodities

Target Debuts Organic Skin Care Line

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:29:50 GMT

ClearRx/Pharmacy: Target Introduces Innovation with Safety and Design for Guests

Sun, 01 May 2005 14:11:11 GMT

Minneapolis, MN (May 1, 2005)—Target® introduced today ClearRx,SM an innovative prescription distribution and communication system. ClearRx is a pharmacy concept that offers improvements in medication packaging and design, prescription and health information and patient communication. “Improved consumer understanding and increased quality of care were driving forces behind this new system. Each year in the United States, as many as 3 billion prescriptions are administered which create significant opportunities for error,” said Dr. Linda Rosenstock, dean of the University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health. “An improved prescription distribution and communication system like ClearRx is a real step forward in helping patients better understand and more easily use the medications their physicians prescribe.” A recent survey commissioned by Target and conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that nearly six out of 10 U.S. adults have taken prescription medication incorrectly. The same survey found the following reasons for why adults rarely or never read their prescription information sheets: the language is standard and does not vary from prescription to prescription, and information is too wordy, overwhelming, complex and incomprehensible. “ClearRx makes it easier for people to understand how to take their medication,” says Deborah Adler, ClearRx innovator and principal designer. “By rethinking the prescription bottle and label, we have created a new system that we think minimizes confusion for the consumer, such as misreading a dosage or taking another family member’s medication. Ultimately, we hope that ClearRx will allow people to feel more confident and secure when it comes to filling their prescriptions and taking their medication.” Features of ClearRx In an effort to address the growing concern of medication errors, ClearRx was designed to offer the following benefits: Redesigned Bottle—The new shape, which can easily be gripped and opened, places all the vital information right in the palm of the hand. Easy-to-Read Label—Designed for readability and ease of use, this label sits flat across the front panel of the bottle so the bottle does not have to be turned to read the pertinent information. Easy-to-read fonts and type make information clearer to identify. In addition, prescription information is reorganized with the most important information—including drug name and prescribing instructions—at the top of the label accompanied by doctor name and prescription number. Removable Information Card—Tucked securely on the back of the bottle in a permanent sleeve, this newly created information card summarizes the most common uses and side effects associated with the medication. This innovative card is ideal for quick reference and includes reader-friendly fonts and more comprehensive text. Color-Coded Rings—For multi-member households, color-coded rings on the neck of the bottle help clearly identify each person’s medication at a glance. Redesigned Warning Icons—Newly located on the flat, back surface of the ClearRx bottle , these redesigned icons make important medical warnings clearer and easier to understand. “This introduction allows us the opportunity to impact our guests in a meaningful and relevant way,” remarked Mary Kelly, Vice President, Health & Beauty and Pharmacy, Target. “Great design is so much a part of our DNA at Target. We brought this same belief of improving people’s lives through great design to Target Pharmacy in a logical way with the introduction of ClearRx.” ClearRx will be available exclusively at Target Pharmacies nationwide starting this month. Methodology Harris Interactive® conducted a survey for Target by telephone between December 17 and 20, 2004 among a nationwide cross section of 1,033 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, 132 of whom say they rarely or never read the prescription information card that comes with the prescription. Figures for age, sex, race, education, number of adults, number of voice/telephone lines in the household, region and size of place were weighted where necessary to align them with their actual proportions in the population. In theory, with a probability sample of this size, one can say with 95 percent certainty that the results for the overall sample have a sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Sampling error for the adults who rarely or never read the prescription information card results is plus or minus 9 percentage points. About Target Stores Minneapolis-based Target Stores serves guests at 1,330 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target Stores, along with its parent company Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs. ###