F4Kids = A Healthier Future

Empowering children to make changes that support healthy a cardiovascular lifestyle

Full Project Name:F4Kids = A Healthier FuturePrimary Community Organization:Children’s Health Alliance of WisconsinPrimary Academic Partner:Pamela S Cava, DO, PediatricsAward Amount:$48,707

Award Date

July2007

Project Duration:12 months

Project Description Narrative:

At least half of all U.S. children exhibit one or more preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. In Wisconsin, significant percentages of students in grades 9-12 report not enrolling in physical activities, being overweight, smoking cigarettes, and not eating the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables.

The F4Kids project will address the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors needed for children to learn the importance of adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle and how to adopt changes in order to do so themselves.

Community partners: Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital and Health System, Cudahy Health Department, Cudahy School District, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and WeeCare WIC