Heart Smart for Teens is a nine session curriculum that focuses on educating and empowering teens toward a healthier lifestyle. Participants will learn about a variety of topics, including USDA’s MyPlate, risk factors for heart disease, osteoporosis, eating disorders, making healthy food choices, and the importance of regular physical activity. The program uses fun group activities to increase awareness and understanding of how health is affected by the food and the amount of physical activity each participant gets.
Target audience: 5th-8th grade students
Curriculum Length: Nine- 1 hour sessions
Presentation Format: Interactive learning and small group discussion
Accommodations available upon request. Please contact 815-802-9400 Option 3 for more information.