Kids playing footballHealthy Children

Keeping children healthy and active is one of the most fundamental factors in preventing heart disease in future generations of adults.

So how do you encourage children and young people to get involved in physical activity, eat well and look after their general lifestyles?

Read on for our guidance in this section.

How to Keep Children Healthy 

Help your child build a healthy heart and develop strong muscles and bones 

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Your Child's Weight 

Is my child overweight? 

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Young People's Events 

We organise some great fundraising events for young people throughout the year 

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Our children's websites 

Check out our great websites with loads of ways to help you stay fit - plus lots of fun games 

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Artie Beat Club 

The BHF's fantastic Artie Beat Club is for all children in the UK 

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