Pediatric Weight Management and Lifestyle Program
Guided support to help families make meaningful, lasting lifestyle changes.
A Supportive Approach to Healthier Living
The Pediatric Weight Management and Lifestyle Program is a comprehensive, 6-month program designed for children and teens who are already being seen in the Endocrinology office and want to improve their health through structured, evidence-based care. By combining medical support, nutrition counseling, behavior change strategies, and regular physical activity, the program helps families create lasting lifestyle changes. If your child has not already been seen in our Endocrinology office, please call to schedule a new patient visit.
- Kids and teens ages 5–17 who want to build healthier habits
- Parents and caregivers ready to make changes as a family
- Families that can commit to attending visits and exercise classes
- Must have been seen in the Endocrinology clinic in the past 1 year
- Feel stronger, more confident, and more energized
- Learn realistic habits that fit your family’s lifestyle
- Improve health without focusing on shame or blame
- Support positive body image and emotional well-being
- Create changes that last after the program ends
- This is a 6 month commitment-based program
- In-person office visits scheduled every other month
- Virtual visits with the dietitian during the months between office visits
- The office and virtual visits are on set dates
- You may see a new doctor or nurse practitioner in this program
- Families who attend the most visits see the best results!
Parent/caregiver and child must be present for all visits. Missing office or virtual visits may result in being removed from the program.
This is a structured 6-month journey that combines in-person and virtual visits to support steady progress for your child and family.
Month-by-Month Overview
- Month 1: In-person visit with your full care team, including a doctor, dietitian, and care coordinator
- Month 2: Virtual visit with the dietitian - After school hours are available
- Month 3: In-person visit with your care team
- Month 4: Virtual visit with the dietitian - After school hours are available
- Month 5: In-person visit with your care team
- Month 6: Virtual visit with the dietitian to support continued progress - After school hours are available
In person visits are held
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- One of the only fitness groups for kids and teens in Broward county
- Games, movement, and strength-building activities
- Led by pediatric exercise physiologists
- No pressure, no judgment — just fun! No sports experience needed
- Kids and teens exercise with others their own age
Program participants have access to free exercise classes for an entire year!
Please note: Exercise classes are held in Hollywood.
Choose the Path That Works Best for Your Family
Families can choose one of three nutrition pathways based on their goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Each option offers unique benefits and considerations to help you find the best fit for your child.
Benefits:
- Focuses on behaviors that support overall health
- Helps meet recommended nutrition needs for children and teens
- Supported by leading organizations such as the Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Considerations:
- Less structured approach
- Changing habits may take time and consistency
Benefits:
- Encourages awareness of thoughts and emotions around food
- Helps improve recognition of hunger and fullness cues
- Can support self-esteem and a sense of empowerment
Considerations:
- May be challenging in fast-paced or busy environments
- Long-term outcomes are still being studied
Benefits:
- Weight loss may occur more quickly
- Can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels
- May help reduce hunger
Considerations:
- Food choices may feel more limited or restrictive
- Long-term weight loss is similar to other approaches
- May be lower in certain nutrients if not carefully planned
To make an appointment or for more information, call:
954-265-6984Learn More About The Pediatric Weight Management and Lifestyle Program
Send us a MyChart message:
- Log in to MyChart
- Go to Messages → Send a Message
- Select Ask a Medical Question → Non-Urgent Medical Question
- Choose your endocrinology provider
- Add “Learn More About The Pediatric Weight Management and Lifestyle Program” in the subject line
- Paste this message:
I understand the program requirements and agree to participate, including:
- In-person visits every other month
- Virtual dietitian visits in the months between
- Weekly Monday evening group exercise classes (highly encouraged)
Need help with MyChart? Call 954-276-7676
Not ready to join?
You can still schedule individual visits with a dietitian. Just tell us in your MyChart message.
My child looked forward to every Monday night and made friends with other kids in the Pediatric Weight Management and Lifestyle Program exercise classes.
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