Border Dietitians - Go4Fun Program for Kids

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NEXT GO4FUN PROGRAM STARTS Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012 The next GO4FUN program starts on Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at Albury North Primary School. It runs every Wednesdayay and Friday from 4:00-6:00 pm at Albury North Primary School for 10 weeks. Our third program in 2011 has just finished. They were recently interviewed on Prime7 local news in Albury. Click on the link to find out what the participants said about the program. http://t.co/GSoNejAA Our third program was also interviewed for the Bordermail on Saturday 19th November, 2011 and the Midweek Express on Wednesday 16th November, 2011. Here's what they said! Bordermail_and_Express_Stories.pdf GO4FUN Radio Advertisement as heard on Star FM Albury August 2011. Could your child be above their healthy weight and be eligible to attend GO4FUN? Use the BMI calculator at the MEND 7-13 website to find out. Go4Fun® Program in Albury The GO4FUN program is funded by NSW Health so is completely free for families to participate. Go4Fun® is a free healthy lifestyle program that supports children 7 to 13 years old to become fitter, healthier and happier. It is a fun and interactive program developed by child health experts and backed by research that shows it really works. MEND_RCT_Results_Poster_and_References.pdf Children, with the support of their parents or carers, learn how to improve their health, fitness and the way they feel about their bodies. What does the Go4Fun® program involve? Weekly games and activities for children; Fun, interactive discussions to teach you easy and effective ways to improve children's nutrition, physical activity and self-esteem; Practical demonstrations, games and tips about healthy foods, label reading and portion sizes; The chance to try delicious and healthy new foods; Meet new people and make new friends! Go4Fun® is not a diet. Whilst measurements are taken before and after the program for research and funding purposes, this is not the primary focus of the program. It aims to bring about a long lasting and healthy approach to living. How do I register my child for the GO4FUN program? To register your child, please phone Deb at Border Dietitians on 02 60234588 or go online and register at http://www.mendcentral.org/au/mendservices/mendprogramme/joinprogramme. Has the GO4FUN program been researched? GO4FUN is based on MEND principles of Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it! The MEND program has been researched in the UK with excellent results. In Australia, research is currently being undertaken and analysed. See the following article for more information about the randomised controlled trial in the UK MEND_RCT_Results_Poster_and_References.pdf. Media Release For further information or to arrange an interview to discuss the GO4FUN program, please contact Kerryn O'Brien at Border Dietitians on 02 60234588. Template_press_release_-_first_Program.doc Template_Australian_press_release_-_return_Program-1.doc Further Information for Parents and Children For more information visit the Go4Fun or MEND 7-13 website. What Happens at the end of the 10 week GO4FUN program? Participants become graduates of the GO4FUN program and go onto MEND World. Border Dietitians run a MEND Graduate Program for particpants who have graduated from the GO4FUN program. This is an exercise based program for the participants. Parents are not involved in the exercise program. For more information go to https://www.mendworld.org//aus/auspage.