Improper Diet Causes Poor Heart Health in Kids

Children who eat high-calorie, low-nutrition food and avoid eating healthy are at risk of having poor heart health, a new study has suggested. Seven key health factors and behaviour are used to determine whether a child’s cardiovascular health is ideal – not using tobacco products, maintaining a healthy body weight, getting at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, eating a healthy diet as well as having healthy cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. “Engaging in these ideal health behaviours early in life can have…

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