Shapedown - Weight Management for Children & Teens

Shapedown - Weight Management for Children and Teens

The Lancaster General Health Wellness Center recently began offering Shapedown, a nationally-recognized childhood weight management program. Shapedown involves addressing the increasing problem of childhood obesity through a multi-disciplinary, interactive approach. Children (ages 5-17) and parent(s) learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices involving food and activities.

Shapedown enrollment includes:

10 group and/or one-to-one sessions (1.5 hours long, weekly)
Involvement of both child and parent(s)/guardian(s)
Certified instructors (dietitian, nurse, exercise physiologist)
Discussion of healthy eating and physical activity
Monitoring of weekly progress relating to food choices and activity
Scholarships are available for eligible families.

Participants receive:

workbook
pedometer (step counter)
exercise bands

Call 1-888-LGH-INFO for more information.