Live The Good Life: Teach Your Children Well (NAPSA)—Even when schoolis out, the opportunity to learn is always available. Especially since "teal your children follow your example. That’s why the American Heart Association recommends that parents take time to establish smart a= and healthy lifestyle habits your kids will have forlife. el 7H | at * a agit ‘ : 7 lS fy eee ae en ie, 7 SS al a ; ity : : ; 7 ae i) "on hi Be = * = Nutritionists say it can be easy for school-aged kids to learn healthy eating habits. In fact, TAKE THIS MESSAGE To HEART— established early in life tend to in life tend to remain with people well into their adult years. studies show that healthy habits remain with people well into their adult years. The American Heart Association offers tips that parents can use—year-round! First, be active with your fam- ily. Go for walks. Enjoy a bike ride. Toss a ball during a backyard picnic. Not only will you share extra playtime with the kids, but physical activity is a fun way to burn extra calories, stay fit and maintain a healthy heart! Second, pack your and your children’s lunches with nutritious, low-fat, low-cholesterol foods like: e Low- or nonfat dairy products such as skim milk and lowfat string cheese; e Sandwiches made with whole-grain breads and extra-lean meatsor fish; e Low-fat condiments such as mustard instead of mayonnaise; e Fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples and oranges, carrots andcelery; Baked pretzels, baked tortilla chips and salsa, and low-fat yogurts for tasty treats. Third, look for the American Heart Association’s heart-check mark while grocery shopping. The od oh en aaa ae - hk Sees 2dae gee a : 7 es a " Healthy habits established early distinctive red heart with a white check mark on food labels from the association’s Food Certification Program helps you quickly and reliably find healthy foods that can be part of a sensible eating plan. Food packages bearing the simple logo have been evalu- ated to ensure they meet the American Heart Association’s criteria for heart-healthy levels of saturated fat and cholesterol for healthy people over age 2. For even more convenience, use the association’s online Grocery List Builder to create, print and take your heart-healthy shopping list with you to the store. (Your kids might enjoy building their own special list!) The Web site features a complete list of certified foods. Log on to heartcheckmark.org. It’s a creat way to shop smart—andfast! To learn more about reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke through good nutrition, visit the American Heart Association Website at americanheart.org or call 1.800.AHA.USA1 for your free copy of the “Shop Smart with Heart” brochure.
