Below is a collection of activities that can be utilized with youth to promote heart health. For supplies to support implementation of the activities, please contact info@iowaheartfoundation.org.
Lesson One - Your Heart: What is it and what does it do?
Lesson Two - Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Lesson Three - Heart Rate and Exercise Intensity
Lesson Four - Heart Health and Stress Management
SWITCH is an innovative school wellness initiative developed to support and enhance school wellness programming. Through SWITCH, schools can help students to "Switch what they DO, View, and Chew!"
Iowa schools are provided with resources, training and support. SWITCH is managed by 4-H Youth Development through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Iowa Heart Foundation partners with the SWITCH program by providing financial support for program coordination, evaluation efforts, and heart health lessons to enhance the program.
The Iowa Heart Foundation supported the culinary medicine certification for Iowa Heart Center Prevention & Wellness Clinic's registered dietitian.
Recipes from Diane McIlhon, RDN, LD – MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Prevention and Wellness Clinic