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Archive Home > 2008 > April > 03 > In Jefferson County, a push to get kids – and their parents – moving

In Jefferson County, a push to get kids – and their parents – moving

Officials hope study will raise awareness among area families about obesity rates

By Betsy Q. Cliff / The Bulletin
April 3, 2008

When Darryl Smith, principal at Madras Elementary School, looks around the lunchroom, he doesn’t like what he sees.

“Flaming Hot Cheetos.”

Smith said the cheesy and high-calorie snack is one of the most popular items in kids’ lunch sacks and is symptomatic....

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