Ashfield District Council: MEND

MEND

Tackling Child Obesity in the hope of making them Fitter, Healthier and most of all Happier !!

Approximately 700,000 obese children live in the UK alone.
An overweight child is more likely to become an overweight adult if the problem is not recognised early.
Children who are overweight have a higher risk of developing serious health problems in later life: Heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes to name a few.
40-60% of children who are over the age of 6 are spending less than the recommended minimum of an hours moderately intense activity each day.
Worst of all, obesity can cut a life short by nine years !!

MEND- (M)ind, (E)xercise, (N)utrition... (D)o it !!
MEND is a multi-component programme developed to aid significant, measureable and a sustained reduction in overweight children.
The programme is designed for children between the age of 7-13 as well as their families.
The programme was designed by specialists working within a paediatric obesity team and the effectiveness of the programme proven within Great Ormond Street Hospital as well as the Institute of Child Health.
MEND aims to mix practical and physical fun learning activity.
The programme hopes to empower children and families alike to build the foundation for healthy living - for life.

Photo: MEND
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Photo: MEND
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MEND is running courses within two local leisure centres:
Sutton Pools Complex
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Sessions run on both mondays and wednesdays from 5-7 pm.
For any further information call Craig Simpson Tel: [01623] 457233 or Mobile: 07917245860
Or Email: c.simpson@ashfield-dc.gov.uk