Parent Information
Thanks for your interest in Healthy Hearts! Healthy Hearts is an instructional
module developed for children 10-12 years old to help them learn more about cardiovascular health, and the importance of physical
activity, good nutrition, and tobacco avoidance in maintaining a healthy body. Check it out by clicking the Healthy Hearts for Kids link below. You may
also choose to view the Flash Demo by clicking this link below.
We know that behaviors established in childhood, such as physical inactivity, poor eating habits, & tobacco use greatly increase a
child's risk of developing chronic diseases in adulthood, and that many of these poor health habits are established by the age of 13.
Teaching children at a young age about these health habits is the best way to help them become & stay healthy. As a parent, there are
numerous ways you can promote good health habits in your child. Learn more about each topic.
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