EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHIER
Why the whole family?
Healthy Weight and Your Child engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight.
Evidence shows that child weight-management programs are
more effective when the whole family is involved and committed to adopting healthier habits.
For this reason, the program is designed so that adult attendance is required at all sessions.
To qualify for participation in this program:
- Child must be 7- to 13-years-old
- Child must carry excess weight
- Child must receive clearance from a healthcare provider or school nurse to participate in physical activity
- Adult MUST attend all sessions with child
A family-based lifestyle change program:
- In-person sessions for child and adult
- Peer support for adults
- Physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Portion control
- Grocery store tour
- Food label reading
An evidence-based program:
- Over 39 peer-reviewed publications have documented positive outcomes following the program
- Developed by leading child health and weight management specialists using the best available evidence, clinical and government guidelines