Tuesday, February 16, 2010

In Light Of Research About Teens' Heart Disease Risk, Lifestyle Changes Critical

Hot off the presses - news! (not)
Pamphlets detailing the warning signs associated with heart disease may soon end up in an unexpected location: your child's pediatrician's office. According to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five American teens has at least one risk factor for developing heart disease in adulthood.

With heart health front-and-center this month in honor of American Heart Month, most media coverage will focus on at-risk adults. But that's a mistake according to Sarah Wally, a dietitian with the National Association for Margarine Manufacturers.
Parents who abuse their children and the National Association for Margarine Manufacturers composing the team - what could go wrong?

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