If your child is struggling with weight, he or she might need extra support outside of your family. Check out these weight loss camps and programs run by experts in children's health – including nutritionists, physicians, and fitness instructors – that cater to kids in Brooklyn.
Oksana Aron, M.D.
7032 4th Avenue, Suite A5
(718) 491-5525
Specialty: a licensed physician with special training in Bariatric Medicine creates custom weight loss plans.
Dyan Hes
Pediatric Weight Management
New York Methodist Hospital
(718) 780-3066
Specialty: runs the “Be Fit” program at the Prospect Park YMCA, a free exercise program for overweight children ages 7-16.
941 48th Street
(718) 283-8020
Specialty: a psychologist and nutritionist run program including healthy eating classes and exercise programs.
Nutrition Wellness
2726 Gerritsen Avenue
(718) 769-8820
Specialty: a registered dietician specializing in childhood and adolescent weight management.
Be Healthy, Be Smart
Diane Terzi, Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator
(718) 339-5086; DianeTerzi@aol.com
Specialty: one-on-one counseling that teaches children healthy eating habits.
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