Michael Phelps Frosted Flakes
Gold medalist Michael Phelps' image will appear on Kellogg's Frosted Flakes special edition boxes in September 2008. The swimmer became a celebrity when he won eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.1
Fast Facts
- Nutritionists are concerned that Phelps' endorsement of the sweet cereal will send American children the wrong message about nutrition2
- Nutritionist Rebecca Solomon stated that she "would not consider Frosted Flakes the food of an Olympian"2
- Athletes traditionally grace the box of Wheaties2
- Frosted Flakes have three times more sugar than Wheaties2
Quotes
"Michael embodies the values behind our Frosted Flakes Earn Your Stripes program. He knows that winning is not just about the glory that comes with gold medals, but about good sportsmanship, working hard and being your best."—Marta Cyhan, VP of Kellogg's global promotions3
"I would not consider Frosted Flakes the food of an Olympian. I would rather see him promoting Fiber One. I would rather see him promoting oatmeal. I would even rather see him promoting Cheerios."—Rebecca Solomon, Nutritionist from Mount Sinai Medical Center2
"For a guy like Michael Phelps who isn't worried about obesity because he's burning thousands of calories as an athlete...eating Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes every so often is not an issue."—Rebecca Solomon2
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