For example, only one of 10 Americans participates in 30 minutes or more of vigorous activity every day. 4 million children have above-normal blood pressure. 27 million children have high cholesterol. About 9 million children are exposed to secondhand smoke every day by a family member who smokes. About 3,000 young people start smoking every day.
Healthy lifestyles can help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Good nutrition, physical activity, staying tobacco free, and maintaining a healthy blood pressure and weight are all part of a healthy lifestyle. Jump Rope For Heart helps get this message across to students. Jump Rope For Heart is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Jump Rope For Heart teaches children to participate in physical activity while showing them they can contribute to their community's welfare. This is a time when children can establish the foundation for movement skills.