ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Kids Health Initiatives
Every stage. Every age. We’re with you.
We are helping create healthier futures for America’s youth by improving nutrition security, increasing engagement in regular physical activity, helping end tobacco use and supporting resiliency.
Early Childhood
Elementary School
Middle & High School
Help Influence the Future of Youth Volunteerism
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is looking for students ages 16 to 22 to be a part of the new National Youth Leadership Council. Students will help amplify youth voices and shape opportunities like high school and college Heart Clubs. Learn transferable skills and earn leadership certifications. Applications are open until November 1st.
We all want our kids to grow up healthy and happy. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Supporting good heart and brain health early helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.
You take care of them. We’ll take care of you.
Get simple, science-based tips and tools made with you and your busy life in mind for moms with kids of all ages.
Addicting a New Generation
A scientific statement shows that e-cigarette use among adolescents is a current and future threat to cardiovascular health. It’s time to take action — talk to your kids about the risks of vaping.
Join Tobacco Endgame
Did you know that in 2020 during the global pandemic, tobacco companies spent $8.4 billion marketing to teens/young adults? E-cigarettes and tobacco products are dangerous – plain and simple. We have the power to do something about it. Use your voice to help make a difference.
Advocacy
Science & Research
Children's Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN)
The collective efforts of several universities are focused on understanding, preventing, diagnosing and treating targeted areas of research to advance children’s health.
NFL PLAY 60
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and National Football League are working together to get youth physically active.
