Children’s Wellness: KidsFit
Learn to Live a Healthy Lifestyle
We are proud to host KidsFit, an award-winning pediatric weight management program. KidsFit and TeenFit is a physician referred program that helps parents and their children learn to live a healthy lifestyle by making realistic changes in eating, exercise, sleep and other habits that promote growth and wellbeing. The goal is to prevent serious health complications later in life, instill education and promote healthier habits for the whole family.
KidsFit and TeenFit includes Clinic visits and Group sessions that are led by healthcare experts that specialize in weight management, behavior change, pediatric nutrition counseling and physical fitness. During the family group Sessions, families will make healthy recipes, gain practical nutrition knowledge and get moving with fitness activities, all designed to build the skills and confidence needed for lifelong wellbeing.
About the Program
The KidsFit and TeenFit Program
- Clinic visits with a Health Care team of Pediatricians, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers and Exercise Specialists
- Ten Family focused Group Sessions that include recipe making, nutrition lessons and exercise.
- Hands-on healthy cooking to promote confidence in the kitchen
- Pre and Post assessment of health behaviors and nutrition knowledge.
- Telephone check-ins with the dietitian and social worker.
KidsFit outcomes
- BMI reduction in 50-80% of children
- 95% of children increase their health knowledge
- 99% of children improve healthy behaviors
Why KidsFit?
- Pediatric Obesity is as high as 44% in some communities. While childhood obesity is a national epidemic, it is preventable and treatable.
Prevalence of Pediatric Obesity
The prevalence of obesity in New Jersey continues to affect our children at an alarming rate. In New Jersey almost 30% of children are overweight or obese. Overweight and obese children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, joint dysfunction, asthma, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease and digestive disorders. The KidsFit and TeenFit program can help children and their families prevent and manage these conditions and live a healthy, vibrant life.
