Healthy Weight and Your Child
WHAT IS IT?
Healthy Weight and Your Child empowers children ages 7-13 years old, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Through the leadership of Y staff, the 25 session, 4 month evidence-based program engages a child and adult as a pair, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight. The program emphasizes behavior changes to support healthy eating and physical activity.
Families will work with trained leaders and learn about topics, including:
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Portion control
- Internal and external triggers
- Food label reading
- Goal setting and rewards
Who is this class for?
In order to qualify for participation in the Healthy Weight and Your Child Program, your child must: Be 7-13 years old, carry excess weight, with a body mass index (BMI) of the 95th percentile or higher, receive clearance from a healthcare provider or school nurse to participate in physical activity
Why the Whole Family?
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 parent/caregiver attendance is required at all sessions.
This program is sponsored by a grand from Boston Scientific.
Classes are forming now, contact Lauren Hanley (LaurenHanley@metrowestymca.org) at 508.879.4420 ext. 239 to register or if you have any questions.
