| Parents given chance to MEND children’s obesity problem |
Parents given chance to MEND children’s obesity problem
A leading leisure centre is offering families the chance to help MEND obesity issues by enrolling on a pioneering national scheme designed to combat the problem.
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre is rolling out the groundbreaking MEND Initiative following its success at sister Sheffield International Venues (SIV) facility Hillsborough Leisure Centre.
MEND – Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do It! is designed to combat obesity by involving the entire family in a healthy eating and active lifestyle programme.
Ponds Forge is currently recruiting families for the ten-week programme which begins on September 25 with a welcome and weigh-in class.
Laura Aldrich, children’s activity co-ordinator at Ponds Forge, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for families to change their lifestyle and adopt healthy habits that will serve not only the children well for life but also support the entire family.
“MEND is a proven national initiative that has already started making an impact in Sheffield and we’re delighted to be able to offer more families the chance to get involved with the programme here at Ponds Forge.”
The sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm with the venue providing extra help and support for the families throughout the duration of the course and once it has been completed to ensure that the healthy habits established are continued.
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