Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy heart through the lifespan and is important for overall health.
Physical activity, at least 150 min weekly, is an important aspect of all stages of life.
As a person ages, it is important to have routine checkups which include monitoring cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure.
Childhood dietary habits can impact adult health, so it is important to establish habits like eating whole grains, vegetables and fruits, utilizing low-fat or non-fat dairy foods, and selecting fish and lean meats, as well as avoiding or minimizing processed foods and high-sugar foods and drinks.