Overview
HealthWorks! is a multi-phase family-based intervention program for overweight children and adolescents ages 5 to 19. This program, which is part of the Heart Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, is designed to meet the comprehensive needs of overweight youths and their families, emphasizing:
- Diet modifications to establish a healthy eating pattern while lowering caloric intake
- Promotion of a physically active lifestyle
- Family-centered behavioral approach
- Supportive parental / guardian involvement
- Comprehensive clinical evaluation by our interdisciplinary team
- Group exercise sessions offered by age group (Children: ages 5 to 11; Adolescents: ages 12 to 19)
The HealthWorks! Team
The HealthWorks! team consists most importantly of the child and their parent or guardian, in addition to a dedicated staff from Cincinnati Children's including:
- Physician
- Registered Dietitian
- Certified Health Fitness Instructor
- Nurse
