Healthy Kids

Learn how to eat right, become active, and feel better.

Do you and your children need some tips on how to eat healthy and become active? Do you have trouble with “light”, “low fat”, and making good food choices? If so, then Healthy Kids! can help you and your family get back to the basics of healthy eating and exercise!

Information Session:

Initial assessment with a registered dietitian to include parents and child
Record current weight and activity level
Overview of program components
Determine short term and long term goals
Sign a “contract” stating personal goals

Setting and Maintaining Realistic Goals:

How long will it take to reach desired weight?
Lifestyle changes to make to reach your goal
Finding time to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight

Changing Your Eating Style:

What to eat when on the go
Times and places to eat

Healthy Balanced Meals

The importance of eating three meals a day
Foods to include in every meal
Serving sizes

Fitness and exercise

Quick and fun exercises
Are supplements safe?

Reading Food Labels

Learn how % Daily Values fit into an overall diet
Learn about “light”, “low –fat” and “high fiber”
Learn about saturated fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, and other major nutrients

Navigating the School Cafeteria

Food items to put on your tray
Choosing beverages at lunch
How much lunch to eat

Healthy Snacks

Includes a hands-on cooking demonstration
Healthy snacks for on-the-go
Importance of snacking throughout the day

Knowing Calories

Fad diets
Daily requirements and the importance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, etc

Healthy Kids! Meets Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm. Classes will be taught by a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist. This program is designed for children ages 11-17 and their parents. The Wellness and Weight Loss Center is dedicated to improving health through good nutrition and physical activity.

*Includes unlimited use of gym facilities for 6 months

Would you like to find out more about this program? Contact us now online or call us at (706) 860-0070 during business hours.

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