Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management

The service includes in-depth nutrition counselling and lifestyle coaching in the areas of physical activity, sedentary time and sleep hygiene. In the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling program, families work one-on-one with a registered dietitian (dietitian) trained in Pediatric Weight Management. The dietitian will help the family work on healthy eating and active living habits and set realistic goals that focus on creating a healthy lifestyle. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical activity, sedentary time and sleep. The dietitian and the familys healthcare provider work together to ensure the family is supported in achieving their health goals. They can also assist in connecting the family with other supports as needed, such as physical activity, mental health, and community services. The programs aim is to help families achieve a lifestyle that promotes healthy growth and development in their children.

Available to children ages 2-4 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 97th percentile and children ages 5-17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.

Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management is open Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Call (780) 401-2665, or use the website.

Phone

(780) 401-2665

Website

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1061301&serviceAtFacilityID=1095510#contentStart