Program Description
St. Louis Children's Hospital Head to Toe weight management program is designed to encourage children, teens and their parents to make healthier lifestyle choices by setting goals, eating healthier and increasing daily physical activity.
Kids and their parents meet once a week for ten weeks. Each 1 1/2 hour class combines hands-on fitness led by an exercise specialist and nutrition activities taught by a registered dietitian with group discussion in a fun and interactive environment. We currently offer classes throughout the year at various locations.
Cost: $50 for entire 10 week session
Currently enrolling for our Summer sessions!
Summer sessions begin week of June 7, 2010.
Please call 314.454.KIDS or 800.678.KIDS to register.
2010 Summer SessionsTuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
(TEENS ONLY)
June 8-Aug. 10
Clayton Recreation Center
50 Gay Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm
(KIDS, ages 8-12)
June 10-Aug. 12
Clayton Recreation Center
50 Gay Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Course Content and Objectives
Over the 10-week program, our registered dietitian and exercise specialist will lead the group in a variety of activities and discussion topics.
Examples include:
- Energy blance
- Exercise vs. activity
- MyPyramid
- Portion size
- What our bodies need
- Types of exercise: aerobic, flexibility and strength
- Reading nutrition labels
- Eating away from home and fast-food portions
- Feelings about weight
- Exercises at home
- Hunger cues and the "hunger scale"
- Diet fads and media influence
- Preparing healthy snacks
Guidelines for Head to Toe:
- Keep an open mind. Each week will involve a different activity or exercise. If one week's activity is not your favorite, do your best and be considerate. It may be the favorite choice of the person next to you!
- Be prepared to exercise. Wear loose clothing so that you can move freely. Wear athletic shoes - not clogs or sandals.
- Plan ahead. You'll receive a guide book and log during your first week. Bring this along each week.
- Participate. The more you participate, the more you will get what you want or need out of the program!
- Follow Through. Although Head to Toe meets once a week, the things you will learn are designed to be used in your everyday life!
Head to Toe is made possible by generous donations to the St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation.
Head to Toe Program Flyer
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