Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children offers Healthy ‘n Fit, a pediatric weight management program for kids 8 to 15 years old who are overweight or obese. Healthy ‘n Fit is a 10-week class that teaches families how to develop healthy lifestyle habits that can be sustained over time. Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes. Each class inlcudes 40 minutes of excercise, followed by an interactive presentation on a variety of nutrition topics. For details call 503-215-2509.
Information on our Spring 2013 Healthy 'n Fit class:
Healthy 'n Fit classes are offered on Tuesdays, April 2 through June 4, from 6-7:30 p.m. Classes will be held at Providence St Vincent Medical Center, located at 9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225. For questions and registration details, please contact Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children or call 503-215-2509.
A physician or health care provider must refer your child to Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children for an evaluation with a pediatric dietitian prior to participation in the Healthy 'n Fit program. The provider will also order lab work to measure your child’s blood sugar and cholesterol levels. After we receive this referral, we will contact you to schedule an appointment and register your child with Healthy 'n Fit.
The registration fee for the 10-week session is $250, plus the cost of the required nutrition assessment and lab work. Some insurance plans cover part of these costs. For Providence Health Plan (PHP) members, PHP pays $125 of the registration fee. Please contact your child’s insurance company to see what your coverage includes.
In class, registered dieticians and fitness specialists teach kids - together with their parents - about food, weight, exercise and body issues. Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes. Each class includes 40 minutes of group exercise. Children and parents are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
After exercising, everyone participates in the highly interactive class with our dietician. Discussion topics include:
- Portion distortion
- Emotional Eating
- How to eat more fruits and vegetables
- How to get more physical activity
- How to use food journals
- How to make healthy food choices at restaraunts, at school and with family and friends
For more information on Healthy 'n Fit, call us at 503-215-2509 or email.