Physicians

Welcome to Fit4Allkids!

This website provides information about both our office-based program and our community based program. We also offer helpful online resources to assist you with education for your patients and families. Please visit our video section to hear from the Specialists at All Children's Hosptial along with our Fit4Allkids team of experts, including our Registered Dietitians, Culinary Experts, Mental Health Experts and Fitness Coaches.

Feel free to contact us anytime if we can be of further assistance.

Fit4Allkids Community-based Program

This is a referral based family weight management and fitness program that follows the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. It offers families with children ages 8 to 12 a fun and supportive environment to learn about adopting healthy behaviors and reaching personal goals. The program for children 8-12 is offered 3 times a year in partnership with the Greater St. Petersburg Y and the Sun Coast Y at these locations: St. Petersburg, Clearwater and New Port Richey. We also offer a special teen program for ages 13 to 18 in Largo.

Program Features

Goal-setting and strategies
Temporary Y membership
Eight weeks working with a registered dietitian or Nurse, a behavior/motivation coach, and a certified fitness expert-all with special experience in children's health
Entire family is encourage to participate

Demonstrated Program Outcomes

Decreased BMI
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased hip and waist measurement
Decreased intake of high-caloric and high-fat foods

Fit4Allkids Office-based Program

This program gives you the tools to work one on one with patients and families to promote healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. As the practitioner, you will provide positive reinforcement, educational handouts, balanced meal plans and encouraging incentives to help child achieve their own personal goals for weight management success.

Office-based Program Features

Designed for ages 3 and up
Six office visits (over 12-24 weeks)
Goal-setting and strategies
Family kits that include nutrition and physical activity information as well as tools and incentives that encourage participation