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You on a Diet author Dr Mehmet C. Oz to be honored in Philadelphia

Dr. Mehmet C. Oz       (credit:oprah.com)

Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University, chief medical consultant to Discovery Communications, health expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show and best-selling author will receive the prestigious Power of Nutrition Award on October 2, 2009 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel located at 1200 Market Street.

The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA) is honoring Dr. Oz with the special award, because of his long-serving dedication to promoting and educating people on the benefits of better nutrition. According to a company press release, "MANNA recognizes Dr. Oz for his passion in spreading a universal message of the power of nutrition to help us all live longer, healthier lives". MANNA is responsible for serving over 7 million nutritious meals and providing nutrition counseling to clients in the greater Philadelphia area who are nutritionally at risk from life-threatening illness.

The Power of Nutrition Award will be presented at a benefit luncheon on October 2, 2009 from noon to 2:00PM. The CEO of MANNA, Richard Keaveney will acknowledge Dr. Oz's achievements and present the award. Tickets are available for $125 per person and guest will be treated to a delicious heart-healthy meal prepared by Loews' esteemed chefs.

To learn how to lose weight by focusing on proper nutrition, read the doctor's New York Times bestseller, You: On A Diet. To see more of Dr.Oz, tune in to his new talk show "The Dr.Oz Show" which premiers September 14, 2009 on CBS 3. For more information about the show, check out this video.