Healthy Weight Program News

In the Healthy Weight Program, children will work with experts from several CHOP specialties who are all dedicated to the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.

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Tips on Dealing with Holiday Candy

Oct 3, 2022
An occasional holiday candy splurge won’t hurt your child and can help support healthy eating habits in the long term. Learn how to take the conflict out of candy-focused holidays.

Expanding Access to Care

Mar 9, 2021
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has started and expanded a number of initiatives to attempt to reach children and teens from all races, cultures, backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.

Weight Gain During COVID-19

Jan 26, 2022
Three key factors seem to be causing weight gain in children and teens, largely related to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are tips to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

When Food Is Medicine

Jan 8, 2019
Opened in fall 2018, the Food Pharmacy is expected to assist about 250 families each year in its current West Philadelphia location.

Better Health. Better Community.

Jan 8, 2019
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia.

How to Help a Child Who Is Overweight

Jan 8, 2019
What works and what doesn’t when it comes to helping an overweight child make changes to reach a healthy weight? Get tips to make healthy changes stick.