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Project Right Start is the innovation
of the board of directors of the Smyth County Community Foundation.
After reviewing health Statistics about Smyth County and learning that
41% of the children here are Obese, and that diabetes, cancer,
hypertension, lung disease, and heart disease rates are substantially
higher here than in the rest of the state, they felt a call for action.
The Goal of Project Right Start is to make a long-term
impact on the lifestyles of Smyth County residents by educating children
in grades K-12 and their parents about
nutrition,
physical
activity and
tobacco avoidance.
Project Right Start believes in three basic
principles for a healthy lifestyle: eat well, exercise daily and don't
use tobacco products. Generally, if you follow this mantra you will enjoy good health
for many years. |
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