MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will get $1.5 million in federal
funds to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, reduce
obesity, and decrease smoking.
The money is part of $119.5 million in comity prevention and
wellness awards handed out this month across the nation.
Alabama will get $766,182 for efforts in nutrition, physical
activity, and tobacco control.
The state will use $830,666 to expand tobacco cessation
programs.
The money is part of recovery act funds distributed by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
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Published: February 09, 2010
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