Heart-Healthy Families. Helping Your Kids Stay Fit Could Prevent Heart Disease in Their Futures.

Vagnini, Frederic J.; Malone, Mary Jo

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ERIC Number: EJ498374

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Heart-Healthy Families. Helping Your Kids Stay Fit Could Prevent Heart Disease in Their Futures.

Vagnini, Frederic J.; Malone, Mary Jo

PTA Today, v20 n2 p8-9 Nov-Dec 1994

The conditions and habits that lead to heart disease begin early in life. Obesity is the predecessor of a host of cardiovascular-related diseases; childhood obesity poses serious physical and psychological roadblocks for youngsters as they mature. The article suggests how families can adopt fitter lifestyles and instill good eating and exercise habits. (SM)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Food, Health Related Fitness, Obesity, Parent Responsibility, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Secondary School Students

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Parents

Language: English

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