Healthy weight care for kids in Rego Park, Queens

Weight can affect a child’s health and feelings. We offer kind nutrition counseling that helps children and teens reach a healthy weight, with realistic goals for the whole family.

Nutrition counseling
Realistic goals
Whole family support

Book a visit Call 718-268-9100

Kids enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables

What can cause it

The number of children with obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. A few things can raise the risk, and often they work together.

Food habits
A diet with too many sugary or heavy foods.
Too little activity
Not enough play, sport or movement.
Family history
Weight patterns can run in families.

Why it matters

Extra weight can raise a child’s chance of problems now and later:

High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Type 2 diabetes
Bone and joint problems
Shortness of breath and sleep apnea
Low self-esteem and bullying

How we help

Check BMI and growth
We use height, weight and a growth chart to see where your child is compared with other kids.
Blood tests when needed
We may test for health problems linked to weight.
Nutrition counseling
We talk about family eating and activity habits and set goals you can keep.
Slow and safe
Fast weight loss is not healthy. Children ages 6 to 11 should not lose more than about one pound a month.

Questions parents ask

Is my child overweight?

We use BMI and a growth chart. A BMI from the 85th to the 94th percentile is overweight, and the 95th and up is obesity.

Will you put my child on a diet?

We focus on healthy habits and gradual change for the whole family, not strict diets.

Do you offer nutrition products?

We offer USANA nutrition and health products. We will tell you if they are right for your child.

For a medical emergency, call 911. Families come to us from Rego Park, Forest Hills, Elmhurst, Middle Village, Kew Gardens, Corona, Jackson Heights, Flushing and nearby.