By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our children have developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries. 1 in 4 children is obese. Nearly 50% of obese adolescents remain obese as adults. Lifestyles based on healthy attitudes and behaviors related to physical activities, food, eating and body image offer many benefits including improved psychological well-being and reduced risk for problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Nutrition/Lifestyle Education
Many health and weight issues can be avoided or resolved by implementing healthier eating and lifestyle habits. The teen nutrition program includes:
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Evaluation of food choices and lifestyle habits contributing to poor health/weight
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Education on a variety of topics tailored to individual needs
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An individualized success plan
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Take-home informative hand-outs
- Current media messages about body image and weight can present unhealthy and unrealistic ideas of what is considered attractive and healthy. There are conflicting pressures that promote poor self-image and eating related problems today in our teens. In addition to nutrition and lifestyle education, teens can learn:
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To develop perspectives on today's unrealistic body attitudes
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To understand that undue emphasis on appearance is a formula for unhappiness, stress and poor health
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To respect and appreciate the genetic influence of body shapes and sizes
For more information or to schedule a session, please contact me at 407 694 9052.