Registered Dietitian at ProActive Kids Foundation - Wheaton, Illinois, United States
ProActive Kids Foundation (PAK) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit foundation with a mission of advancing child health and reversing the obesity trend one community at a time. The PAK PLAN is more than a simple diet or exercise program. It is a comprehensive, all inclusive program to treat the whole child …physically, nutritionally and emotionally, built around the stability and commitment of family. The program educates children and their families on fun and sustainable ways to improve their health through weekly physical exercises, lessons, assignments and discussions. Free 8 Week Program Kids ages 8-14 struggling with weight Offered in Winter, Spring, Fall PAK Fitness • Introduces safe workouts with kids facing similar challenges • Teaches athletic confidence and improves skills • Goal: Increase muscle and decrease body fat and BMI PAK Nutrition • Offers key lessons including Shopping, Portion Sizes, Healthy Breakfasts/Lunches and Label Reading • Introduces kids and families to fun and healthy new foods, snacks, and more • Goal: Create healthier habits in food selection, cooking and eating PAK Lifestyle Coaching • Helps kids build confidence and self-esteem • Facilitates open family discussion about relationships with food • Strengthens interaction with other kids • Focuses on the child's personal struggles, such as body image, bullying, family matters and more • Goal: Build confidence, increase communication and teach coping skills