Free Program on Childhood Obesity
Is your child at risk of becoming obese? Childhood obesity is the topic of a special program Oct. 25 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway.
This program is not just for parents with school-age kids, but also for those of us with chubby babies. We need to learn now how to keep our kids fit and trim to prevent problems down the road - when we can't be there to drag them away from a vending machine filled with sugary snacks.
The free program, which begins at 7:30 p.m., features a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and behavioral health expert to explain the causes of pediatric obesity and practical steps families can take to prevent it. More than 15 percent of American children are considered obese, placing them at risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a prepared statement from the hospital.
"Obesity in children is a complex problem that requires the support of the entire family. This program features a segment on healthy food choices for growing bodies, movement and exercise, eating behaviors and self-esteem," the statement reads.
Space is limited. To register, call The Diabetes Self-Management Program at (732) 499-6109.
This program is not just for parents with school-age kids, but also for those of us with chubby babies. We need to learn now how to keep our kids fit and trim to prevent problems down the road - when we can't be there to drag them away from a vending machine filled with sugary snacks.
The free program, which begins at 7:30 p.m., features a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and behavioral health expert to explain the causes of pediatric obesity and practical steps families can take to prevent it. More than 15 percent of American children are considered obese, placing them at risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a prepared statement from the hospital.
"Obesity in children is a complex problem that requires the support of the entire family. This program features a segment on healthy food choices for growing bodies, movement and exercise, eating behaviors and self-esteem," the statement reads.
Space is limited. To register, call The Diabetes Self-Management Program at (732) 499-6109.
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