MEND program
Learn to be a healthier family in this FREE program
According to newly released data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey, only 9 per cent of boys and 4 per cent of girls meet the new Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, and approximately 25 per cent of kids are overweight or obese.
MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do-it!) is offering two FREE program that will be run out of Millennium Place. MEND ages 7- 13 is for families who have obese or overweight children. MEND ages 2 - 4 is a program that teaches families healthy lifestyle choices.
- Program is for 2 - 4 year olds and their family
- Spend time playing with your child and learn new games
- Take part in parent discussions while your child plays
- Lean fun ways to introduce new foods and add variety and more!
- For families with 7 - 13 year olds who are above a healthy weight
- Learn to be more fit, healthier and happier
- Make new friends and feel confident while boosting your self esteem
- Set goals to reach and maintain a healthy weight
- Learn how to cook tasty and healthy meals
For more information on the next program opportunity or to see if you qualify, please call 780-410-8530 or email recreation@strathcona.ca
More information about the program can also be found at www.mendprogram.org.
Additional information
780-410-8530
recreation@strathcona.ca
Last updated: Friday, April 20, 2012
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