from Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Unhealthy diets at a young age can
contribute to cardiovascular disease later
in life, but a new study suggests
introducing healthy behaviors to
preschoolers improves their knowledge,
attitude and habits toward better diets
and exercise, which could lead to
reduced levels of body fat. Why so
young? The study in the Journal of the
American College of Cardiology says
certain heart disease conditions can
begin as early as three years old.
Researchers suggest exposure to the
lifestyle changes need to be on-going—at
least three years—since less than two
years did not reduce the children’s body
fat. They say there is an additional
benefit from such young intervention—
the children encourage their parents to
adopt healthier lifestyles.