Childen's Hospital Boston 300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
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Clinical Services (One Step Ahead Program):
About Us
Image What is the One Step Ahead (OSA) Program?

One Step Ahead is a program designed to teach children and families about healthy 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.
Image Who can come to OSA?

OSA is for children, ages 3 to 13, and their families who come to Children's Hospital Primary Care Center (CHPCC), the primary care program at Children's Hospital Boston.

We work with children and their families to answer their questions about nutrition and physical activity.

Image What do families get from OSA?

Children get:

  • food and nutrition goals
  • exercise ideas
Children and parents get:
  • information on food
  • tips on healthy snacks
  • tips on being more active
Children and parents learn:
  • where to go in their own neighborhood for fun fitness and healthy food
Image Who makes up the OSA team?

Team members include:

  • a pediatrician
  • a nurse practitioner
  • a registered dietitian
  • a licensed clinical psychologist
  • a physical activities coordinator

What does the OSA team do?

Image 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.

Image What happens at the first OSA visit?

During your first visit, you and your child will meet with out clinical team.

Together we will work with you to develop a plan for your child's nutrition and physical activity.

We will also provide your child with a comprehensive medical assessment, including a physical exam.

What are the benefits my child will receive if they participate in the OSA Program?

Image 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.
Learn more about childhood obesity

Image How do I get more information about OSA?

Ask your primary care provider for a referral or any members of the One Step Ahead team for more information.

Please call us at 617-355-0992 if you have additional questions.

We are located at:
Children's Hospital Boston Primary Care Center
Hunnewell Ground Floor
300 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

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