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Dietitian Renee Tilt with Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health stopped by News 18 Daybreak to talk about an upcoming program designed to help families with overweight and obese children.

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Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health to offer program to help families with overweight kids

Program to help families with overweight kids

Updated: Wednesday, 02 Jan 2013, 9:01 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 02 Jan 2013, 8:33 AM EST

Liz Nichols

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Registered Dietitian Renee Tilt has developed a program for families in Greater Lafayette called "Families United for Kids' Health."

The first program begins in February. It's a five-week program offering advice for families with overweight or obese children. Parents will learn ways to teach their children about nutrition, physical activity and child behavior.

Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children that are overweight or obese. The program is designed to be a resource for parents to help their kids get healthy and avoid health issues related to obesity later in life.

To register for the "Families United for Kids' Health" program or to learn more, visit the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health website.

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