Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management
Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services
- Description
- The service includes in-depth nutrition counselling and lifestyle coaching in the areas of physical activity, sedentary time and sleep hygiene.
In the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling program, families work one-on-one with a registered dietitian (dietitian) trained in Pediatric Weight Management. The dietitian will help the family work on healthy eating and active living habits and set realistic goals that focus on creating a healthy lifestyle. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical activity, sedentary time and sleep.
The dietitian and the family's healthcare provider work together to ensure the family is supported in achieving their health goals. They can also assist in connecting the family with other supports as needed, such as physical activity, mental health, and community services.
The program's aim is to help families achieve a lifestyle that promotes healthy growth and development in their children.
For more information visit the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling website.
Key Provider: registered dietitians - Eligibility
- Yes, Available to children ages 2-4 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 97th percentile and children ages 5 - 17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.
- Application Process
- Service Access: By Appointment
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-814-5800
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- November 7, 2024
- Address
- Northwestern Polytechnic; 10620 104 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 8J8In the building behind Northwestern Polytechnic
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Call for information; availability of dietitian appointments vary.
