That's nearly 42 percent of all deaths. These diseases may remain critical problems in the future because of poor lifestyle habits among adults and children. For example, only one of 10 Americans participates in 30 minutes or more of vigorous activity every day. In addition, many studies show that up to one-third of our children are obese. Four million children have above-normal blood pressure and 27 million children have high cholesterol.
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 the students. It promotes the value of physical activity to students while they participate in a team or cooperative effort and increases understanding of the seriousness of heart disease and stroke and the lifelong health benefits of a physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle. Benefits to the students are numerous. It teaches them to set and achieve goals, and to discover that they can make a difference.