Child Obesity Center of Arizona Hosts Children’s Weightloss Program

10 week program offers successful strategies to help children improve their emotional and physical health

Glendale, AZ – The Child Obesity Center of Arizona presents ‘Children’s Weightloss Program’ – a workshop series for children and teens who are overweight. Children’s Weightloss Program was developed at the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco. Studies show that Children’s Weightloss Program is very effective teaching adolescents how to live healthy lives, both right away and in the long term. Newsweek Magazine said “Children’s Weightloss Program   is one small step toward a healthier America.”

Children’s Weightloss Program is program specifically designed for adolescents to learn how to create an active, full life so that food, television and computer activities are less important. Participants will talk about their feelings in a group setting and learn how to improve their body image. This workshop series will also teach adolescents how to deal with feelings of guilt, fear, and frustration about their weight. Parents of each participant will also learn how to create positive changes in lifestyle and communication with their kids.

“Weight difficulties in children and adolescents are highly treatable when a family-based approach is used,” says Michaesha Dennis, Founder & Director of the Child Obesity Center of Arizona. “Studies have shown that if the treatment includes parents and focuses on the family’s lifestyle and communication, weight loss is maintained even at five and ten year follow up.”

The American Dietetic Association Journal says Children’s Weightloss Program  is “A valuable contribution to treating young people’s weight problems.”

WHEN:  Workshop begins on Saturday, April 11^th at 10:00 AM

WHERE:  Ultimate Fitness, 1602 East Bell Road, Glendale

REGISTRATION:  To register for the 10 week program, call 602- 413-8724 or email register@ChildObesityCenter.com. All fees will be determined based on annual household income. Fee includes personal fitness sessions, nutrition counseling, parent support groups, and workbook materials.

Fast Facts About Childhood Obesity:

• The number  of overweight teens/children have tripled in the last 20 years.
• 50% – 70% of obese young people – will be obese as adults.
• Psychosocial disadvantages of overweight young include pear teasing, low self-esteem and negative body image.
• Obese children and teens have an increased prevalence of hypertension, bone/joint difficulties, respiratory problems, and other medical issues. There are serious medical consequences are linked to obesity.

About Child Obesity Center of Arizona
The Child Obesity Center of Arizona focuses on preventing and curing childhood obesity. This well known specialty Center offers obese children and parents of overweight children treatment and support. Through comprehensive assessments, consultations, individual/group programs – the center offers innovative services for families across Arizona. The Center’s interdisciplinary team of health professionals made up of Registered Dietitians, Eating Disorder Counselors, Family/Child Therapists, Obesity Counselors, and Exercise Specialists play an important role in the success of the Child Obesity Center. For more information on the Child Obesity Center, visit http://www.childobesitycenter.com/ or call 602- 843-8333.

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