Raising Healthy Girls to Become
Healthy Women

By the time a young girl enters kindergarten, she may display some of the personality traits that she will carry throughout her life: an aptitude for math, a hot temper, a sharp wit. Likewise, it is at a very young age that a child develops the habits and behaviors that will influence her overall health throughout her life. Yet all of her choices, including her health choices, are still ahead of her.

It is perhaps with the young girl that we can have the most impact, by giving her the information, guidance, and resources that she needs to make the choices that will lead to a healthy life.

Learn more about ways to improve the health and safety of your kids, and how to help equip them to have better lives.

Test Your Knowledge About Kid’s Health
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/kquiz.htm

Leading Causes of Death in Females Aged 1-19 by Race and Age Group
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/g-lcod.htm

Tips for Raising Safe and Healthy Kids
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/g-tips.htm

The ABCs of Raising Healthy Kids: Steps to Staying Safe and Healthy
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/abc.htm

Spring/Summer Fashion: What’s "In" for a Healthy Style
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/fashion.htm

Related Links
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/links.htm

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Office of the Director
Office of Women's Health