OVERWEIGHT and obese children in Warrington are being helped by a new health programme.
Research shows that those taking part in the community-based weight management programme MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition… Do It!) achieve results.
Participants were found to loose weight, trim their waist, improve their self esteem and physical activity levels. Their general health, including cardiovascular fitness, also improved.
MEND is currently running a programme in Warrington for children aged seven to 13. It is the fourth course to run in the town helping more than 30 local families become healthier.
The programme includes a free 10-week after-school weight management course, where overweight and obese children and their families learn how to eat healthily and enjoy physical activity.
James Howes, MEND programme manager said: “These research findings prove that teaching children how to keep fit and eat healthily, like we do on the MEND Programme, does work if done in the right way.”
He said there are currently two programmes running in Warrington, with five more planned throughout the year.
Further details about the programme are available by calling Bev Brinksman on 01925 755458 (ext 176), Freephone 0800 230 0263 or visiting www.mendcentral.org
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
