Clinical Nutrition
KIDS GETTIN' FIT
Kids Gettin' Fit is a 6-week group weight management program for children 6 - 12 years old.
The program is 6 consecutive classes offered on Tuesday afternoons for two hours from 4 - 6 PM. Each child attending must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A Children's Hospital staff dietitian leads each session. Each weekly meeting focuses on a nutrition topic and includes family playtime.
The Kids Gettin' Fit program covers a variety of weight management topics including:
- energy balance
- the importance of breakfast
- the impact of sugary beverages
- my "Pyramid"
- balanced meals
- portion sizes
- hunger and satiety cues
- understanding nutrition labels
- healthy snacks
- special treats & celebrations
- the importance of active play
- decreasing passive activity & "screen time"
This is a health education class - therefore a referral is not needed. Kids Gettin' Fit is a "covered service" for Alameda Alliance members. For other insurances, we can only accept a self-pay arrangement in the amount of $480. We can provide a receipt for individuals to submit to their insurance to request reimbursement.
Checks should be made payable to: "Kids Gettin' Fit, Children's Hospital".
Registration:
- Download and print registration form
- Mail completed application to:
Kids Gettin’ Fit, Children’s Hospital
747 Fifty Second Street
Oakland, CA 94609-1809
For Additional Information:
Clinical Nutrition Department
Weight Management Line
( (510) 428-3762
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