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NEW Kids at the Y
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management For Your Child
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CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S WEIGHT?
NEW Kids at the Y is a holistic treatment program addressing overweight and obesity issues in children ages 2 - 18. NEW Kids at the Y helps families identify and address the issues that have led to your child's current level of health and charts a future for your child that is healthier in spirit, mind and body. NEW Kids at the Y is not a diet - rather, it's about teaching children and their families how to make better choices for a long and healthy life. |
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HELP IS AVAILABLE
Because exercise is a key component to NEW Kids at the Y - and to a healthy lifestyle - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee to give families opportunities to exercise and learn healthier habits together.
If your child is overweight, but does not yet have medical problems associated with being overweight, NEW Kids at the Y can help your family make changes to prevent health complications in the future.*
NEW Kids at the Y is offered at these locations:
Click here to download the current schedule (pdf) |
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU DON'T MAKE A CHANGE?
Your child's current well-being and long-term health are impacted by the weight he or she maintains during youth. With NEW Kids at the Y, you can help give your child a healthier start. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids with excess body weight are at risk for many chronic diseases, including:
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Type II diabetes
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High blood pressure
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High cholesterol
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Severe asthma
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Joint and bone problems
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and more...
HOW CAN YOU GET STARTED?
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions, and then contact any participating YMCA branch for complete program information.
- Provide you child's doctor with information about NEW Kids at the Y, and have him/her FAX a referral form to the YMCA.
(Fax #'s can be found on each branch location page, above.)
- The YMCA will contact you to confirm your child's enrollment.
You can even get started today by following these healthy tips!
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NEW KIDS AT THE Y
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The NEW Kids at the Y program is $60 for YMCA members. Non-members
pay just $75, which includes use of the Y facilities for the duration of the 6 week program. Financial assistance and payment schedules are available.
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Physical activity, games and fun are built into the program, in a safe and motivating environment.
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Weekly sessions include lifestyle education and support that encourages positive and permanent change, including topics such as:
Understanding Appetite, Activity and Exercise, Learning About Habits, Eating More Good Food, Serving Size, The Impact of Beverages,
Parenting for Health, and more!
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* If your child has medical problems associated with being overweight, see your doctor to get a referral to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin or visit www.chw.org to learn more about the NEW Kids Program.
