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About Wellness
Obesity is on the rise. In fact, obesity in children has risen greater than 50% over the last two decades. In addition, 50-70% of obese children will grow to become obese adults.
Habits develop early in life as children learn their healthy or not-so-healthy habits from their parents. Consequently early intervention can improve the quality of life both in the younger years and adult years.
Fact: Obesity increases a person’s risk of:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Respiratory Problems
- Hypertension
- Bone and Joint Problems
- Certain Cancers.
SCRMC Offers Weight Management Programs
South Central Regional Medical Center offers a weight management program for adults and children. The adult program, HealthPlus, and the child weight management program, Shape Down, both concentrate on the mental, physical, nutritional and family aspects of obesity. Both programs include an exercise program through South Central’s Wellness Center.
For more information about the program, contact Jeri England at 426-4515.
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