Great Moves!

Moving children towards healthier lifestyle habits and choices,
Great Moves! is a medically supervised, family-based, six-month weight management program for children 6 to 18 years old and their families.

The program is a collaboration between physicians at Children's Hospital Boston and Pediatric Weight Management Centers.

Children's endocrinologist Erinn Rhodes, MD, MPH is chief medical officer of Great Moves!.

• physical activity
  
• nutrition
  
• behavioral support
  
• medical supervision
  
• team effort

Great Moves! is based on research outcomes and experience of the Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program at Children's developed by David Ludwig, MD, PhD.

At least one parent or guardian must participate in the program with their child or children. Support is provided through individual and group counseling sessions for children and parents.

The following criteria can help you decide if the Great Moves! program is right for your child:

• You, your child or your child's physician is concerned about your child's weight.
  
• Your child is between the ages of 6 and 18 years.
  
• Your child has a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for their age and sex. View a BMI calculator here.
• Both you and your child are ready and willing to actively participate in the program.

Visit the Great Moves! site to learn more about the program.