Body Plan for Kids
A project of:
Mackie Shilstone's 6 Metro GNC Locations Body Plan for Kids is a public/private partnership between the City of New Orleans Health Dept. and Mackie Shilstone's 6 GNC Franchise locations:
2901 Magazine St.
Contact UsMackie Shilstone'sBody Plan for Kids 2901 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-897-1030 504-897-1050 (fax) Email us
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Step 3) See your doctor You've measured and weighed your child, done the assessment. Verdict: your child may be overweight. Now what? This next step is critical: CONFIRM THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR so he or she can recommend a course of action. Before you begin any sort of weight-loss or exercise program, this comes first. And now, an important word from our disclaimer: This information is of a general nature only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your doctor. Any information or suggestions found on this site should always be carried out with the advice and ongoing supervision of your doctor. The information on this site is intended to be a general summary of useful information to the public of approved guidelines for weight loss and fitness. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice from your physician and is not an individual diagnosis or treatment plan. No person should act in reliance of any statement contained in the information provided on this web site without first obtaining specific advice from a qualified health care professional.Make an appointment with your family doctor to consult on the proper course of action for your child, yourself, or any other family member contemplating beginning a new fitness or nutrition regimen. Work with your doctor to determine the proper goal weight for your child or yourself. Ask them to guide you on what a safe amount of weight loss would be for a week or a month—and what would be too much. This site and others like it can offer general guidelines and suggestions. But no two people are alike — and no two people can follow exactly the same plan. The safest and best way to achieve your goals is to work with your doctor to determine specific issues and courses of action for you and your child. EHow.com has a some good guidelines for talking to your doctor about obesity. Once you've seen your doctor, it's time to start exploring the resources on this site »
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