Children and Teens

A healthy lifestyle also can help prevent HBP in children and teens. Key steps include having a child:

• Follow a healthy diet that focuses on plenty of fruits, vegetables, and, for children older than 4 years old, low-fat dairy products. A healthy diet also is low in saturated and trans fats and salt.
• Be active for at least 1 to 2 hours per day. Limit screen time in front of the TV or computer to 2 hours per day at most.
• Maintain a healthy weight. If your child is overweight, ask his or her doctor about how your child can safely lose weight.

Make these healthy habits part of a family health plan to help your child adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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