What is Active Families:
Assists families of overweight and obese children to become more active, gain nutrition knowledge and become involved in regular activity (sport). Families receive support through weekly activity sessions that build skills for sport and increase confidence levels around being active. Specific nutrition knowledge is delivered in a fun and entertaining way. The family also receives in-home visits to get support on nutrition knowledge, activity time, screen time and BMI for the child
Active Families Objectives:
Active Families aims to improve family’s attitudes toward physical activity through fun physical activity experiences as well as introducing them to healthy food options and teach them to make healthy food choices.
Latest News:
- Interesting report about the Cost of Food for Families from Regional Public Health. To read click here
- Article from the AUT magazine on GRx and Active Families staff member Alex Ah Chong. Read it here
For more information please contact:
Carl Fenton - Green Prescription / Active Families Manager
Email: grx@harboursport.co.nz
Phone: (09) 415 4611
Mobile: 0272 407 120.
Alternately health professionals such as GP’s, Paediatricians or Practice Nurses can refer you, just ask your doctor for more information.