... Health Education in Schools – The Importance of Establishing Healthy Behaviors in our Nation’s Youth A Statement from the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the ... http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/about/pdf/HealthyYouth.2007.pdf. 8 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy Youth: An Investment in Our Nation’s Future, 2007. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health ... nation’s schools can improve the well-being and health of our children and youth. In the United States, chronic diseases are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality; however, engaging in healthy...