Healthy 'n Fit Pediatric Weight Management Program

Healthy ’n Fit offers a comprehensive group program for obese and overweight children ages eight through 15 years.  The program begins and ends with an assessment by a registered dietitian from the Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children. 

The 10-week class aims to teach families to develop healthy lifestyle habits that can be sustained over the long term.  In class, parents and kids work with the dietitian and a fitness specialist in a fun, motivating group atmosphere.

Class Details                                                                                                                

Information on our Winter 2010 class follows:

When:  Wednesdays, January 13th thru March 17th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where:  Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

How:  Your child’s physician must refer you to the Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children (PNCC) for an assessment with a registered dietitian.  A copy of the referral form for your physician can be accessed here Healthy 'n Fit Referral Form.  Your PNCC dietitian will help with class registration.

Cost:  $250 for 10-class session
Required nutrition assessment and lab work costs not included; please contact your child’s insurance provider for coverage information.

Nutrition topics:
Portion distortion, fruits & veggies - eating more, use of food journals, emotional eating, exploring alternatives to fast food, incorporating physical activity into life and more...

For further information about the Healthy 'n Fit program, please contact the Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children at 503-215-2233.

Here's what families are saying about our program:
Program was very informative.  I feel that the principles taught are common sense but sometimes hard to put into action.  This re-enforced what we (as parents) try teaching....My child got the messages and she is making better choices herself.

Great information presented in a very user friendly way.  Excellent with the kids and very approachable and open to ideas/suggestions.  (about our dietitian)

Clear, personalized feedback, positive relationship, adapted to specialized needs...Motivating and exciting instructor (about our fitness specialist)