National Nutrition Month® 

It’s common knowledge that a healthful diet is an important part of a healthful lifestyle, but most people have trouble figuring out what to do when planning a complete diet overhaul. During National Nutrition Month®, the American Dietetic Association reminds everyone that an easy way to focus on eating better is to start with the basics: build your nutritional health from the ground up. 

For tips on building your healthful diet from the ground up, during National Nutrition Month and all year long, visit www.eatright.org

ALSO:

March 14 - 20, 2010  -  National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week (NIPAW)

March 22 - March 26, 2010  -  National Youth Violence Prevention Week

March 1 through May 31, 2010  -   Great American Cleanup

It’s 2010 and Kick Butts Day (KBD) is back, with new opportunities to take action!

What is Kick Butts Day?

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to speak up and take action against tobacco use at events from coast to coast.

On March 24, 2010, thousands of youth in every state and around the world will STAND OUT … SPEAK UP… and SEIZE CONTROL AGAINST BIG TOBACCO.

You have the opportunity to get involved.  Get started by downloading this Activity Guide and by visiting KickButtsDay.org to plan your 2010 activities.

 READ -- Georgia and Tobacco: An Unhealthy Alliance

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability (DBHDD), Office of Prevention Services and Programs (OPSP) is launching a statewide education campaign to promote awareness that selling and purchasing cigarettes or tobacco related objects to individuals under the age of 18 years is against the lawO.C.G.A. (16-12-171).

You are encouraged to go to the link below, view a 30-second video/broadcast ad, learn more about our campaign, and become a Fan of Synar Tobacco Prevention.

Office of Prevention Services and Programs (OPSP) Synar - Tobacco Prevention