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A Healthy Start: Encouraging Wellness for Youth Source: FIU’s Center Children and Families Source: Carefor Resource
Maintaining heart health begins in youth, and integrating exercise into your family’s routine can place your young ones on the right track. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2020 guidelines on physical activity recommend an average of 60 min/ day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week for youth. The guidelines also encourage reducing sedentary behaviors and practicing regular muscle-strengthening activity.
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his past year, we sheltered in place to protect our families from COVID-19 transmission. Although necessary, this decision marked the
Parents are an essential resource for modeling good behavior, including self-care, to their children. When adults share the benefits of exercise, youth are more likely to tend to and nourish their bodies as well. Invite them to a jump-rope competition in the backyard, a game of a tug-of-war, or another age-appropriate activity of their choice.
beginning of a sedentary lifestyle. Reduced physical activity among youth can affect their cardiovascular health, bone health, and overall development.
Parents are an essential resource for modeling good behavior, including selfcare, to their children.
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A nutritious diet supports an active lifestyle and is integral to maintaining a healthy body. According to Gloria Cabral, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist at Care Resource:
