Helping your child or teen form healthy habits now can lower their risk of developing cancer as an adult.
Helping your child or teen form healthy habits now can lower their risk of developing cancer as an adult.
Choose a lot of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and limit red and processed meat.
Cut down on sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, and juice, which are high in sugar and calories.
Talk to your child about the dangers of smoking and vaping. Visit teen.smokefree.gov for tips.
Take trips to the playground, go for walks in your neighborhood, or play a sport.
Find shade and wear a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants. Always use sunscreen.
Outside of schoolwork, try to limit time on phones, computers and tablets.
Girls and boys should be vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) between the ages of 9 and 12. Teens and young adults can also get the vaccine.
Put away electronics and avoid physical activity or large meals right before bedtime. Additionally, try to keep a regular sleep schedule.
