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Heart health
Ideas kids
will love
Make a game
of food labels.
Have kids measure
out what they think
is a serving and
compare it to what
the label says.
Plant
something
together.
Kids may be more
likely to try kale
or collards if they
planted the seeds
and watched them
grow.
Visit the
farmer’s
market.
Encourage kids to
pick out a new fruit
or veggie to take
home and try.
Create a sports
zone.
Keep balls, jump
ropes or other
gear in one go-to
location.
Make a splash
that’s not soda.
Flavor water with
fresh berries or
orange slices.
Stock a snack
drawer.
Older kids can
help themselves
to whole-grain
crackers, unsalted
nuts, and dried or
fresh fruit.
low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese—and
limit foods that have trans fats—such
as cookies, cakes, crackers and frozen
pizza.
Invite your kids into the
kitchen.
Let your kids help you prepare
healthy meals. It’s a great way to teach
them about good food choices.
Encourage exercise.
Kids need
30 to 60 minutes of daily activity. Make
being active a family affair. Go on walks
or bike rides; play sports together; or
engage in fun, active games (hoops,
anyone?) with your kids.
Stay away from screens.
Limit kids’ TV, computer and video
game time to one to two hours each
day.
Get your children check-
ups.
Along with assessing overall
health, a doctor can check a child’s
weight, blood pressure and choles-
terol. Be sure all the adults in the
family get their checkups too.
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; American
Heart Association; UptoDate
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