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Shapedown: A Children’s Weight Management Program
Shapedown is a family-oriented weight management program for kids ages 6 to 12 taught by a registered dietitian. The program is 10 weeks long, meeting for 2 hours on Saturdays, emphasizing to the children and their parents the importance of proper nutrition and daily activity.
Focusing on lifestyle changes and not a quick fix, the children are taught how to make better choices without being put on a diet. Exercise is an integral part of the program. A special exercise class, “Cardio-Kids,” has been designed for this age group. Parents are encouraged to reinforce at home the skills taught in class.
Parents are required to attend the nutritional component of Shapedown. If they desire, they can join the gym for the 10-week period at a special rate. Children in the program can attend Cardio-Kids up to 4 times a week, free of charge.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.