
Obesity
is an alarming trend in this country, especially for adolescents. However,
teaching your children how to maintaining a healthier lifestyle and controlling
their diet, while increasing their physical activities are habits that
can make a difference.
The
"START" Weight Management Program offers a team approach to
weight loss as part of our "Fit and Healthy Kids." lifestyle
changing program. The "START" weight management program is slightly
modified for the adolescents.
The
"START" weight management program is based on the most current
research findings in the field of behavior modification, nutrition
and exercise physiology, in addition kids learn strategies to help them
develop good eating habits and increase physical activity, and with these
new behavioral changes, teenagers learn to feel better about their bodies
and about themselves.
The
"Fit and Healthy Kids" weight loss program is discussed with
the parents during the 10 week "START" program.
Below are some of the points that will be covered:
·
Examining what causes us to eat
· Appropriate and inappropriate eating behaviors
· Monitoring eating behaviors with a daily food diary
· Determining fat content of your food
· Types and benefits of physical activity
· Reducing your risk factors for a happier, healthier
life
· Creating a low-calorie home
· Recipes for healthy snacking
· Healthy restaurant selections
· Maintaining long-term weight loss successfully
Parental
support and participation is an important part of the program. "START"
gives parents ideas on how to make this a more positive experiencefor
an adolescent so they can lead a happy, healthy lifestyle.
For more information about the "START"
program "Fit and Healthy Kids" or other weight management programs,
send us an e-mail. You can change your childrens Health and Longevity by taking a few moments to contact us today? We will send you free information on how to get started on the
road to spiritual and physical health. There is no charge or obligation. E-Mail Us
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