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The Program
Program Overview
Research
Publications
Program Participants
Program Modules
Kit Description
Order Kits
Modules (Login Required)
Community Resources
Overview
MyHealthMap
BMI Calculator
Cardiovascular health, diabetes, & obesity
Cardiovascular Health Resources
Projects
Healthy Heart Ambassador
Nursing Pathway Project
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 Website Resources

 

Module 1: Heart focus:

How does my heart work? (Electrocardiogram) 

Video: basic heart anatomy and physiology

Interactive website about anatomy

Easy CPR instructional videos

Heart Sounds

Module 2: Cardiovascular Disease:

AHA Videos of Cardiac Conditions

Heart disease overviewCardiovascular disease

 BMI calculator

Resource for exercises for teens

My Life check assessment

Module 3: Nutrition

Local Stories About Cultural Nutrition: “click here” 

Native American Nutritional Resources:

  • My Native Plate

  • My Native Plate for Family Meals

  • Traditional Recipes for Teens

Fast Food Nutritional Guides: 

  • MacDonald’s

  • Starbucks

  • Subway

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken

  • Tully’s Beverages

  • Pizza Hut

  • Domino’s

  • Taco Bell

  • Arby’s

  • Wendy’s

  • Taco Del Mar

  • Sonic

  • Burger King

  • Panera Bread

  • Dunkin Donuts

Eating Disorder Resources:

The Moore Center for Eating Disorders- Seattle, WA

Fitness Resources for Teens/Kids:

Let’s Move! (First Lady Michelle Obama’s Program for fit kids in America)

Module 4: Research:

Exciting websites about research re-growing heart cells:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2018869480_heartcells08m.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245728.php
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120213185441.htm
http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2012/apr/03/regrowing-a-natural-heart/
Info about heart cells in general

Teen Take Heart

Dr. Steven J. Palazzo
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program | Teaching Faculty III
College of Nursing, Florida State University
SJP22G@fsu.edu 

Our Mission

Teen Take Heart's mission is to empower adolescents to make healthier lifestyle choices that reduce risk factors for heart disease by increasing knowledge and developing positive attitudes towards cardiovascular health.