At Duke, we are dedicated to offering children and
adolescents with nutritional disorders and health issues
related to obesity with the most effective care available in an
atmosphere of caring and compassion.
The Duke Healthy Lifestyles Program -- designed by the
faculty and staff at Duke Children’s Division of Primary Care
-- is a six-month, intensive, family-centered lifestyle
management intervention designed for families with overweight
children aged 0-22.
Any child whose body mass index (BMI) is at or above the
85th percentile meets the national standards for being at-risk
or overweight and should be evaluated by a physician.
Healthy Lifestyles is based on the latest evidence for
creating and achieving realistic goals for optimal weight to
reduce risk for cardiovascular disease.
High Five for Fitness
Our patented intervention is called High Five for Fitness™
and is based on the following five strategies:
- Rethink your drink. Choose healthy
beverages.
- Minimize screen time. Limit to less than
two hours a day.
- Be active for 60 minutes a day.
- Sleep for health. Learn how much sleep
you need and how to make that a reality.
- Eat right-sized family meals at home.
Learn portion sizes and easy, healthy recipes.
