Fitness, nutrition program targets youth

Registered dietitians from Humility of Mary Health Partners and the staff of the D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA in Boardman have teamed up to provide a weight management program specifically designed for children 9 to 12.

SlimDown for Kids provides nutrition counseling and fitness training, using the expertise of each organization. Parents/guardians also participate in the program.

The goal is a healthy outlook on weight and exercise that will last a lifetime.

The program runs April 25 to June 2. It includes a weekly nutrition and fitness class from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, which parents/guardians also attend.

Children have the option of attending additional fitness classes on Mondays and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Registered dietitians certified in childhood and adolescent weight management teach the nutrition classes. YMCA fitness instructors oversee the fitness classes.

All classes are at the Davis Family YMCA at 45 McClurg Road, Boardman. To register or find out more about the program, call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll free at 877-700-4647.

YMCA members may register through the Y.

The cost is $60 for the six-week program.