Cardio Kids^™ educates children on the importance of being heart healthy, engages kids of all ages through physical activity, and supplies diet and nutrition options which are the first steps in combating childhood obesity.

The Purpose of the Cardio Kids Program is to execute a fun, self-esteem building, kids nutrition empowering play day that consists of unstructured play and interactive games. Freeze Tag, You’re IT, jump rope, hula hooping, Cardio Kids ECO obstacle course and so much more. Cardio Kids provides educational facts regarding nutrition and information required for a child to ensure a heart healthy life style. Cardio Kids shares diet information, fueled by fruit and vegetable options and healthy diet facts, along with the importance and “Power of Hydration”.

Cardio Kids provides education about nature and the great outdoors; why being outside is good for their hearts. Cardio Kids brings parents and kids together. Heart Healthy life style choices and habits that will lead to the successful development of social citizenship.

The Cardio Kids Vision:

• Educate youth and family members about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
• Empower kids to be aware of the importance of exercise, playing and staying active and interactive
• Provide information to promote heart healthy habits designed to ensure a long healthy life and lifestyle.

Statistics:

• 16 percent of children are overweight
• 9 million kids are at risk for health problems
• Childhood obesity has tripled since 1980

 

• Our kids are what they eat
• Most of the snacks served to children should be fruits and vegetables.
• Most Kids do NOT eat the recommended 5 to 13 servings each day
• Fruits and vegetables lower the risk of heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure
• Fruits and vegetables contain important nutrients like Vitamin A and C and Fiber
• Meal Planning is a key ingredient to living a heart healthy life
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables are affordable. They cost less than most unhealthy snacks

Play for Your Heart in Piedmont Park!

Come join us for Play for Your Heart in Piedmont Park from 9AM to 1PM! There's no charge, and Mom & Dad can browse the Piedmont Park Green Market for heart-healthy fruits and veggies.

• May 1, 2010 from 9AM-1PM
  Season Grand Opening
• May 22, 2010 from 9AM-1PM
• June through December 2010, 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of every month

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NEW! Cardio Kids Merchandise

Now you can purchase Cardio Kids branded merchandise at our online store! Profits benefit the Queen of Hearts Foundation and are poured right back into these important projects.

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