Where to Get Help
St. Mary’s cares for a growing number of overweight and obese children and adolescents with secondary conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disease, asthma, sleep disorders, and orthopaedic issues in our inpatient, home and community programs.
Our Pediatric Day Healthcare Program on our Bayside campus provides physical activity, nutrition counseling, and behavioral therapy to help children lead healthier lives. The program also includes socialization, recreational activities, and homework assistance. For more information, contact Colleen Martin, Director of Rehabilitation and PDHC Programs at 718-281-2854.
Additional resources
Small Steps for Kids is a child-friendly website packed with cool stuff about nutrition
Helping your overweight child, a guide for families to promote a healthy lifestyle and weight loss management.
KidsHealth offers nutrition and fitness information for kids.
Kidnetic provides tips on healthy eating and physical activity for kids and parents.
MyPyramid is an interactive tool that replaces the Food Guide Pyramid and helps you make healthier food choices.
The National Diabetes Education Program provides information about diabetes and children to parents and health care professionals.
Verb is a website that encourages kids to be physically active.
WeCan! Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition is a national program designed for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight.
Obesity
Interview with Dr. Dan Coletti 106.7 LiteFM Child Health Expert
