According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, approximately 15 percent of children and teenagers between the ages of 6 and 19 are overweight. Complications from being overweight or obese as a teenager include an increased risk later in life of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer. If your child needs help losing weight, you can look into different programs geared towards teens.
Camp Shane
Camp Shane is a summer weight-loss program that serves boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 19. Enrollees live on the campgrounds in upstate New York and follow a low-calorie diet. A daily calendar of activities ensures the teen works in plenty of exercise to lose weight. Three-week to nine-week sessions are available. Before the camper returns from her weight-loss sojourn, a parent receives guidance and materials on how to continue the healthy habits at home.
Camp Shane
302 Harris Road
Ferndale, NY 12734
845-292-4644
campshane.com
Wellspring
Wellspring has a chain of summer weight-loss camps throughout the United States. Locations include Hawaii, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. According to the camp, participants can expect to lose an average of four pounds weekly by following a 1,200-calorie per day diet and a daily activity schedule.
Wellspring Camps
866-364-0808
wellspringcamps.com
Jenny Craig for Teens
The Jenny Craig Weight-Loss Program for Teens is geared towards teens ages 13 to 17. The teenager must be in good health and not be taking any type of drugs for a medical condition. The teen program can be completed at a Jenny Craig center or at home. Besides personalized menus and activity suggestions, the program provides the teen with one-on-one counseling sessions. The counselor will address food issues important to teens, such as ordering out while with friends and what to eat for lunch at school. Parents are expected to be actively involved by providing the teen with encouragement as she attempts to lose weight.
Jenny Craig, Inc.
5770 Fleet Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
1-866-953-6698
jennycraig.com
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