Introduction:

The Kid’s Health Club is the only

comprehensive, medically

supervised weight loss program

for children, teenagers and young

adults. Unlike summer camps or

fat camps, as they are commonly

referred, The Kids Health Club

operates year round.

This is an 18 week program

(approximately).

Meet Our Medical Directors:

Dr. Eddie Armas, our medical director, has

over 25 years of experience in the medical

field as a general practitioner and principal

investigator in pharmaceutical research.

Of all the health conditions that he has dealt

with throughout the years, obesity became

his main focus due to its destructive effect

on the human body.

Dr. Armas is a pioneering figure in adopting

the Physician’s Weight Loss Program.

As a nutritional weight loss expert, he

coaches families on healthy lifestyles. Dr.

Armas is the medical consultant of CNN

Español, Univision and many other media

channels.

Gabriela Casanas, our Director of

Psychology, has made a career in family

therapy and life coaching for adults and

children.

An accomplished psychologist, with

various certifications and accreditations,

her areas of expertise are in:

Family Counseling

Weight Management

Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle

Training

In addition to being a prominent therapist,

Gabriela Casanas is an recognized

lecturer, traveling throughout the nation

and appearing on national television and

radio outlets.

Step 1: Physical Examination

The Kid’s Health Club’s comprehensive program starts with a full physical examination, which covers:

EKG Exam

Blood Testing

BMI (Body Mass Index)

Blood Pressure Testing

Nutritional Scanning

Follow-up Evaluations

We want to make sure that there are no physical issues that are causing weight gain on the child.

Our psychologist first consults

with the parents and then the

child.

The Kid’s Health Club wants to

determine whether or not the child

is suffering from bullying at

school, or is dealing with deeper

psychological issues that the

parents / guardian may not be

aware of.

Children often cope with such

issues by binging on food.

Step 2: Psychological

Evaluation

Our dietitians have created meal plans tailored exclusively for children’s weight loss.

Our goal is that the child learns healthier eating habits.

Healthy meals are delivered to the child’s school (breakfast, lunch and snacks are available at participating schools).

Dinner menus are also provided to the parent / guardian so that they also participate in their Child’s weight loss program.

Step 3: Dietician & Meal Plan

Unfortunately due to budget issues,

schools are cutting back on their

exercise programs.

In some schools physical education

(PE) is no longer a mandatory class

and some institutions no longer offer

it.

Kids are spending more and more

time watching television, playing video

games, or surfing the web.

As a solution, parents / guardians

enroll their children into competitive

sports. Due to the competitive nature

of team sports, overweight children

do not get to participate as much

during the games. Unfortunately, due

to their physical inability to perform,

they become spectators on the

sideline. Imagine what that does to

their moral or self-esteem?

Step 4: Exercise Program

At the The Kid’s Health Club, overweight

children are able to participate in all

exercises and interact with kids their own

age.

EVERYONE participates at The Kid’s

Health Club.

Once the child loses the excess weight,

they will be able to participate in

competitive sports as part of the

maintenance program.

Our Maintenance program includes

Karate, Dance, Yoga and many more!

The exercise program starts with a

cardiovascular class, twice a week or as

recommended by the Physician.

The children are picked up after school

and are taken to a local partner gym,

where they are greeted and motivated by

certified trainers. (Transportation optional)

Step 4: Exercise Program (Continued)

Upon successful weight loss, the child will

begin the Maintenance program, that

includes:

A once-a-month medical evaluation

Balanced meal program at the schools

Exercise programs including

competitive sports

On-going psychological therapy is

available.

Summer Camp programs are available.

Step 5: Maintenance

Weight Loss Myths:

Unfortunately, one of the biggest

myths among parents is that their

child will grow out of their obesity.

Chunky babies, though cute, are not

healthy.

Numerous studies from prestigious

universities prove that children

suffering from obesity during

childhood will also be overweight in

their adulthood.

65% of American adults are

overweight!

The Time to Act is NOW:

What if we don’t act now? Hospitals today are over-capacity with obese children suffering from serious weight-related illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and other life-threatening illnesses.

Heart transplants for children 2-6 years of age are on the rise and there is currently a waiting list at hospitals.

“Child obesity is becoming an epidemic not only affecting physical health, academic performance but also psychological well-being.” University of Miami, Miller School for Children at the Jackson

Memorial Hospital

So when you think about your child’s

future, don’t just plan for a great

education, also consider their health.

Enroll your child today! The Kid’s

Health Club looks forward to

positively changing the lifestyle and

eating-habits of all children!