Kids Weight Loss Program
Healthy Steps for Healthy Kids
Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing health issues facing Colorado families. Until recently, there have been very few medical resources available to children and adolescents struggling with their weight in the Denver area.
Healthy Steps for Healthy Kids was designed from the ground up to help obese children lose weight and learn strategies to keep it off for the rest of their lives. Unlike adult weight loss programs, pediatric obesity treatment requires a family-based approach, developmental considerations, and careful attention to nutrition for growing bodies.
Our Approach
Our pediatric weight management program works with children age 8 and older, and their families. We focus on:
- Family-based intervention — Parents and caregivers are active participants, not bystanders. Family meal planning and household changes are central to success.
- Sustainable habit change — We do not recommend extreme calorie restriction, crash diets, or excessive exercise for children. We focus on gradual, sustainable changes that the whole family can maintain.
- Medical monitoring — For children with significant obesity or weight-related health conditions, we offer physician-supervised programs including medication management when appropriate.
- Nutrition education — Age-appropriate nutrition literacy for both children and parents, including how to read food labels, portion awareness, and making healthier choices in school cafeterias and restaurants.
When Medication Is Appropriate
In certain cases, medication may be appropriate for pediatric obesity. The American Academy of Pediatrics now supports the use of GLP-1 medications in adolescents with obesity, under physician supervision. We evaluate each child individually to determine whether lifestyle changes alone are sufficient or whether additional support is needed.
What We Don’t Do
We do not recommend:
- Very low calorie diets for children
- Extreme restriction or food avoidance behaviors
- Weight loss programs that isolate the child from the family
- Programs without medical supervision for children with significant health conditions
Get Started
If your child is struggling with their weight, you are not alone. This is a growing problem in our country. Call us at 303-750-9454 to learn more about our pediatric weight loss program for kids in Denver, Littleton, Lone Tree, Centennial, and surrounding Colorado communities.
Looking for a program for my 17yo daughter
Assuming you live in Denver metro area, feel free to give us a call at 303-750-9454 and we can set up a free visit to see if she is a good fit for us. If you are out of state, perhaps visit obesitymedicine.org, find a clinician tab.
I need a program for my 15 & 17 year old girls that focus on healthy habits. They seem to have a healthy esteem and do not take seriously the overweight/obese diagnosis. Can you help? What is the cost? Do you have app on Saturdays. I’d like an overview of the program please. Thanks! Mindy 3039156245.
Hello – this is a very old post! We work with older kids on a case by case basis, but our focus is really adults. We would be happy to do a free consultation with you to discuss whether CNC is a good fit – call us at 303-750-9454, and my staff can set that up for you. Alternatively, we do recommend Children’s Hospital for kid-specific programs. We do not have Saturday appointments, sorry.