Weight Down, Health Up!

At the Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital, we care about keeping your child active and healthy.  We have created the Kids Weight Down Program, designed with this important concern in mind. Childhood obesity is on the rise – almost 20% of children under age 20 are obese, and 30% are overweight.  Over eating and under exercising can lead to health problems that can stay with children for the rest of their lives.  

The Kids Weight Down Program works with overweight and obese children and teenagers, as well as their families, to teach healthy food and exercise habits.  The expert staff at the Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital guides groups as well as individuals on topics of nutrition, exercise, and counseling.  So with our program, everyone can keep the weight down, and the health up.

We Offer

We offer a number of services including:

• Health and behavior assessments
• Group and individual services
• Nutrition guidance
• Exercise classes
• Parent groups
• Easy after school hours

Why Choose Us

• Professionals with extensive expertise on nutrition, exercise and stress management
• Skilled team of counselors, and nutritionists, and educators and staff
• Positive, constructive, and fun atmosphere for learning good habits
• We Teach
• Our program can help your child: Lose weight, and keep it off; Lower cholesterol and blood sugar; Lower diabetes risk; Be healthier and feel better
• We take most insurance plans. We also offer a sliding scale fee.  
• The Premier Brooklyn Hospital

Some Helpful Descriptions

Endocrinologists are physicians who specialize in the endocrine system. Weight gain and obesity can sometimes be related to endocrine problems such as thyroid issues. Endocrinologists can screen and potentially treat these problems.

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Nutritionists educate children and families on how to improve their food choices in order to achieve better health.

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Psychologists specialize in helping children and families change their behavior or habits. When a child is overweight, the goal is to change a child’s habits around food and exercise.

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Exercise physiologists promote better health through fitness and exercise.