Congratulations.
You're on the way to helping your child avoid heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other health problems whose roots begin with habits developed during childhood. Here at Doernbecher Children's Hospital our goal is to help children develop lifestyle behaviors that will significantly reduce their risk of developing major health issues as adults. Our experts in Preventative Health tell us that there is a lot we can do to help our children become heart-healthy adults. Are you ready to learn how? The next handful of questions will help us get started:
