One Step Ahead Program

The One Step Ahead (OSA) Program, part of the Children's Hospital Primary Care Center at Boston Children's Hospital, is an obesity prevention and management program that teaches children and adults how to develop healthful lifestyle habits. We help families learn how to make physical activity and healthy food choices part of their lives.

We will answer your questions about healthy activity and nutrition.
We will help you learn how to best manage your child's weight.
We provide you with ideas on how to be more active.
We will provide you with on-going support.

OSA is for children and teens, ages 3 to 13 years old, who receive primary care at the Children's Hospital Primary Care Center.

Our multidisciplnary team consists of:

Pediatricians
Registered Dieticians
Behavioal Psychologist
Nurse Educator
Resource and Program Coordinator

Visit the Meet the Team page to learn more about our providers!

The team provides families with an individualized, culturally-appropriate plan focused on helping families become more active and eat healthier foods.

The plan includes information on making healthy food choices, tips on healthy recipes and nutritious snack ideas. It also shows how important it is to make physical activity a part of your child's daily routine.

We also will help you and your child find specific physical activities and food resources right in your own community.

We will provide your child with a comprehensive medical assessment and ongoing support for your entire family.

At your OSA visits, we will

• Comprehensive medical evaluation for obesity co-morbidities

• Culturally-appropriate diet alternatives

• Nutrition education

• Links to community resources for physical activity

• Ongoing social support for families

Medical problems are common in children and adolescents who are overweight or obese. Learning healthy eating and exercise habits early can prevent children from developing cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes, asthma and poor self-esteem.

Parents/caregivers who are educated and empowered to make lifestyle changes can have a great impact on their children's development of healthy lifestyle habits as well as positive self-image.

Having easy access to outside support services for your child can help them succeed in developing healthy lifestyle habits.

From OSA, children and families will get:

food and nutrition goals
exercise ideas
information on food
tips on healthy snacks
tips on being more active

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