X0201 42003-08-29 0000909990 WILD OATS MARKETS INC OATS 0001189599 SHIELDS JOHN A 2749 LANDON ROAD SHAKER HEIGHTS OH 44122 1000Option to Buy 10.0982003-08-294A0280610.098A2003-08-292013-08-29Common Stock28062806DOption is the right to buy Common Stock.The Filer elects to accept options to purchase the Company's Common Stock in lieu of cash payment for participation in Board meetings. Options in lieu of cash payments are granted at 85% of the current market value on the day of the grant.Freya R. Brier, as attorney-in-fact for John A. Shields2003-08-29