FOR FAMILIES
Helping families to create a healthier future for kids.
Healthy habits can last a lifetime, especially when they’re established early on. That’s why the Future Well Kids programme is partnering with schools and community organisations around the world to help teach children, ages 10-13, about choices that set them up for future health.
Future Well Kids is a programme from the healthcare company Abbott and its foundation, the Abbott Fund.
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Family Resources
The following information sheets and activities help families work together to encourage healthy behaviours that can help your kids reduce the risk of developing certain noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular disease by learning about the importance of nutrition and physical fitness.
Learn what NCDs are, why it is important to learn about them, and steps your family can take to reduce the risk of developing certain NCDs.
Nutrition is an important part in reducing the risk of developing certain NCDs. Find out what your family should be eating.
Check out our recommendations for physical activity and family checklist to incorporate physical activity into your daily lives.
Is my family future well? Take a short pop quiz to see what you’ve learned.
Discussion questions and activities to help spark conversations and healthy habits together at home.
SELF-PACED MODULES
Self-paced modules are interactive online sessions that allow your student to learn about key concepts at his or her own pace. They feature animation, interactive activities, and a quiz with immediate feedback. Your student may complete these modules with his or her class or group, but you are also welcome to complete them together as a family.
In this module, kids learn about what happens to our bodies when we exercise, why exercising is good for us, and the risks associated with not exercising, including the development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
This companion guide to the self-paced module includes a summary, guide to using the mini-modules at home and tips.
In this module, kids learn how eating nutritious foods can help keep them healthy, and the risks associated with making poor food choices, such as an increased risk of developing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
This companion guide to the self-paced module includes a summary, guide to using the mini-modules at home and tips.