TrimKids Review
Review At A Glance
Free TrimKids Diet Profile Here For obese, overweight or "at risk" kids, beginning a healthy lifestyle that includes balanced nutrition and fitness is vitally important for creating patterns that will continue into adulthood. For this reason, we applaud eDiets' recent addition of the TrimKids plan.Originally developed by Melinda Sothern, Kristian von Almen and Heidi Schumacher, eDiets has optimized the solid basis by enabling parents to customize the TrimKids plan for each child.
How Does It Work?
The TrimKids plan at eDiets helps parents learn how to help their kids practice healthier habits through a 12 week program using fun, low-pressure techniques. Registration includes calculation of a child's BMI (Body Mass Index) and risk level. Meal plans, recipes and grocery lists are also included. The plans are adjusted as needed as parents log progress details online.Who Is It Good For?
The approximately 15% of kids between 6 and 19 who are overweight, and the additional 15% in this age range who are at risk of becoming overweight.Keys: Stages
- Setting the Stage for Success: Improved nutritional and eating regimen; Increased daily activity; Gradual behavior modification
- TrimKids Plan: Time to Stop and Think; Time to Get Active; Time to Dine; Time to Sum Up
Pros
- Excellent core research
- Online components customized to child
- Fun approach that de-emphasizes pressure
- Fills great gap in diet regimes, most of which focus on adults
Cons
- None foreseen