Adena program helps children lose weight
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CHILLICOTHE - Is your child worried about his or her weight? Are you worried about your child’s weight?
Because weight can play a huge factor in the health of young people, and how they are treated by others, Adena Health System is offering a special program designed for children who are searching for healthy ways to shed pounds.
Beginning June 8, the newest session of KidShape begins. It’s an eight-week, fun-filled program that starts children and their families on a lifetime journey of health and confidence, said Cathy Castillo, RD, LD, an Adena dietitian.
Classes are divided into three major parts and are held in the PACCAR Medical Education Center on the campus of the Adena Medical Center. A registered dietician teaches adults and children together about the healthy way to eat and lose weight. Adults and children meet separately with a mental health professional to discuss changing old habits and adopting new and healthy habits.
Finally, adults have an opportunity to ask more specific questions, while kids participate in fun aerobic exercise. During two of the eight weeks, adults exercise with kids.
“What KidShape provides to children and their families is an opportunity to learn about ways to lose weight in a healthy manner through nutrition, exercise and behavior modification,” Castillo said.
She said 87 percent of KidShape participants lose weight and 80 percent of participants keep the weight off after two years.
”Children with weight problems increase their risk of a number of health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, fatty liver and Type 2 diabetes, in addition to self-esteem issues,” Castillo warned. “We certainly hope parents or guardians in our community will take advantage of this program if they have a child who could benefit.”
Registration deadline is June 3. To receive a registration form, or to obtain more information, call 740-779-7520, or visit the Dietician Office in the Northeast Wing of the medical center.
Thanks to a grant from the Adena Health Foundation, cost for the program is $50, which is reduced from the usual $150 fee. Children between the ages of six and 14 are eligible to register, and a family member must attend with the child.
The program was developed by the KidShape Foundation, a national, non-profit organization.
CHILLICOTHE - Is your child worried about his or her weight? Are you worried about your child’s weight?
Because weight can play a huge factor in the health of young people, and how they are treated by others, Adena Health System is offering a special program designed for children who are searching for healthy ways to shed pounds.
Beginning June 8, the newest session of KidShape begins. It’s an eight-week, fun-filled program that starts children and their families on a lifetime journey of health and confidence, said Cathy Castillo, RD, LD, an Adena dietitian.
Classes are divided into three major parts and are held in the PACCAR Medical Education Center on the campus of the Adena Medical Center. A registered dietician teaches adults and children together about the healthy way to eat and lose weight. Adults and children meet separately with a mental health professional to discuss changing old habits and adopting new and healthy habits.
Finally, adults have an opportunity to ask more specific questions, while kids participate in fun aerobic exercise. During two of the eight weeks, adults exercise with kids.
“What KidShape provides to children and their families is an opportunity to learn about ways to lose weight in a healthy manner through nutrition, exercise and behavior modification,” Castillo said.
She said 87 percent of KidShape participants lose weight and 80 percent of participants keep the weight off after two years.
”Children with weight problems increase their risk of a number of health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, fatty liver and Type 2 diabetes, in addition to self-esteem issues,” Castillo warned. “We certainly hope parents or guardians in our community will take advantage of this program if they have a child who could benefit.”
Registration deadline is June 3. To receive a registration form, or to obtain more information, call 740-779-7520, or visit the Dietician Office in the Northeast Wing of the medical center.
Thanks to a grant from the Adena Health Foundation, cost for the program is $50, which is reduced from the usual $150 fee. Children between the ages of six and 14 are eligible to register, and a family member must attend with the child.
The program was developed by the KidShape Foundation, a national, non-profit organization.
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