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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2002-02-13, Page 32February is Heart & Stroke Month Trouble ahead for tweens? Heart & Stroke Annual Report Card Highlights the Risks Home may not be where the healthy heart is for Canada's tweens, says the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The current lifestyles of tweens — kids aged 9 to 12 — could put them in the fast lane for developing heart disease and stroke as early as their 30s, according to the Foundation's Annual Report Card on Canadians' Health. HEART The Report Card also reveals that many parents and children have differing AND STROKE perceptions when it comes to lifestyle behaviour. FOUNDATION Five hundred tweens were interviewed by phone, following an interview with FONDATION one of the parents of each child. DES MALADIES The interviews reveal that the majority of kids in this age group are not eating DU COEUR nearly enough fruit and vegetables. Close to half of the tweens are not getting enough regular physical activity. Most disturbing is that second-hand smoke is still a significant health hazard for this age group. One- third of the tweens interviewed said that they were exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke, with the main source being their own homes. Are Tweens Making the Heart-Health Grade? g:01011g1TV 41 NStNG envies.* • Ask For Us • Sales • Rentals • Repairs (519) 482-3046 or 1-888-233-7038 PAGE 32. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002. a Community Care Access Centre for Huron working together to bring you the health care you need Do you need... • information about community resources? • health or support services in the home? • assistance with placement to a long-term care facility? ...we can help! Call us at: 482-3411 or 1-800-267-0535 BARRY'S SERVICE CENTRE COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE Brakes, Mufflers, Tires, Shocks SHOP: 357-1540 Box 723, 5 Victoria St., Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Mobile: 357-6732 Fax: 357-4693 Res: 357-2061 Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. 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Behavioural change is one of the toughest barriers we face in achieving good heart health, so it's important to establish good habits early," says Dr. Anthony Graham, spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "These are issues that can no longer remain on the back burner. The rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes that we are seeing in young adults could give rise to a new generation who experience heart disease as early as their 30s rather than middle and later life," explains Dr. Graham. Tweens, parents and the smoking habit. Exposure to second-hand smoke poses a significant heart health danger. The report shows that 88% of parents understand that second-hand smoke can harm the health of young children "a great deal". 'Today's stress-filled lives make it a real challenge to lead a healthy lifestyle and spend time with our children. Parents know what to do, but children learn what they live. When parents eat well, are physically active and don't smoke, it teaches children to develop good health behaviours. I encourage parents to do this now while they still have such a strong influence on their children," says Dr. Graham Reid, Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson and psychologist. GETTING BACK ON TRACK According to the Foundation, heart health within the Canadian family can be achieved relatively easily. "It doesn't have to happen overnight. Small things can mean a lot in getting your family back on track and can really pay a—substantial heart-health dividend," says Dr. Graham. "Keep fruit and vegetables handy as snacks. Schedule some active time every day - go to the park, take a walk or play an active game. Declare your home smoke free. Don't smoke at home and don't let others smoke in your home. Making a few changes to your family routine will go a long way to improving the physical and emotional health of your children and your family." *14% have had 4 or more servings of fruit, vegetables, or pure fruit or vegetable juice *67% have not been A exposed to second-hand smoke within past 3 days How can I eat better to reduce my risk of heart disease and stroke? Healthy eating doesn't mean making drastic changes in your eating habits. Instead, it involves making gradual, small changes in your diet, until you're enjoying a wide range of healthy, good-tasting food. 1. Choose lower-fat alternatives. Too much fat delivers more calories than you need and can clog your cardiovascular system. Of the fat you do use, try to choose mono and poly unsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola and soft, non- hydrogenated margarines. • Switch to lower fat dairy products; • use less butter, margarine, lard and cooking oil; • Broil, bake, steam, poach or boil meat, fish or poultry; • Keep dressings to a minimum. 2. Eat leaner meat and more alternatives. • Limit serving of meats, watching your serving size and substituting alternatives like beans and lentils are part of healthy eating. • Limit serving of meat to about four ounces. • Trim the fat. • Prepare the meat without adding any fat. 3. Eat mope vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Load up your plate with vegetables, fruits and grains. Aim for 5+ servings of vegetables, fruits and grains daily. You will be receiving vitamins such as C and Folic Acid, fibre and more. • Choose dark green and orange vegetables and fruits. • Choose whole grains more often. 4. Eat less salt.. 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