If children are eating for comfort or binge eating regularly, it would be beneficial to add counseling programs to the Activ8Kids! program.

I think that a spokesperson who is a healthy role model for kids would be great for this program. America Ferrara, the star of Ugly Betty, might be a good spokesperson, as she is beautiful and curvy. She represents a healthy weight that is achievable for most people today. As a spokesperson for the program, she could help spread awareness to schools, students, and parents about the program's offering, which would include:

Counseling for children that includes individual treatment goals and approaches

Family support throughout treatment

Regular assessment and monitoring

Health screenings

Recommendations for dietary changes and increases in physical activity, along with support and counseling to ensure success

This program is dependent on the cooperation of families, healthcare providers, healthcare insurers, government agencies, schools, food vendors, and...
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