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Adults know that weight management can be a challenge; and it can be especially
difficult for a child. That's why St. Rita's has a special program, the Healthy
Eating and Exercise Program for Kids. This weight management program designed
for children ages seven to 17 and their parents, teaches children to make healthy
food choices while increasing physical activity. Learning is fun-filled with
participant and parent involvement.
A team of caring professionals including a:
- Registered Nurse
- Dietician
- Exercise Physiologist
- Psychologist
This team meets weekly with the child and parents to help develop the best
program for them. The program focuses on food choices or nutrition, physical
activity and supportive communication skills.
Nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Our registered dietician
will teach kids and their parents how to make healthy food choices and how
to make their favorite dishes lower in calories. Nutrition discussions and
activities cover:
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- Grocery Shopping Tours
- Monthly Cooking Demonstrations
- Playing Games about the Food Models
- Learning about the Food Pyramid
- Learning How to Keep Weekly Food Records
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An exercise physiologist will teach kids and parents how to be more active.
Each week an activity will be introduced and demonstrated. Kids and parents
will be advised on how to incorporate activities into their daily lifestyles.
Physical awareness includes:
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- Swimming Exercises
- Kickboxing
- Games
- Obstacle Courses
- Exercise Ideas to Perform at Home
- Instructions on How to Keep Home Exercise Logs
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A clinical psychologist will teach parents how to be supportive through praise
and encouragement. Skills will be taught on how to improve communication skills
and create a positive home environment. Topics include:
- Changing Negative Habits
- Combating Negative Thinking
- Time Management
- Body Image
- Breaking the Behavior
- Health Bingo
- Ask-the-Expert
- Dealing with Discouragement and Goal Setting
This program is held every Tuesday evening for six months, from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. in the Outpatient Building , St. Rita's Medical Center at 718 W. Market
Street, Lima, Ohio.
Classes start February 3, 2004.
Children age seven to 17 and their parents/guardians who are dedicated to
learn and implement a lifetime goal of weight loss through healthy lifestyle
changes.
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For More Information
(419) 226-4594
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According to a survey by the Dept. of Health & Human Services, U.S. teens are more likely to be overweight than are teens for 14 other industrialized nations. Researchers claim that overweight teens have an increased likelihood of being overweight adults, and adult overweight increases the risk for heart disease and diabetes.
-Source: National Institute of Health
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