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Project

Positive Lifestyle Changes for Persons who have Special Needs

Center:

TN-Center on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2004

Contact Information:

Frederick Palmer
[email protected]
901-448-6512

Project Description:

The universal goal of the project is to provide community educational opportunities to low-income families and those with or at risk for developmental disabilities that will increase the likelihood of positive lifestyle changes including preventing and/or reducing overweight and improving diet quality consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional

Funding Source: