Welcome to the MEND Programme
MEND is one of the UK 's most innovative and effective obesity prevention and treatment programmes. By the end of 2008, MEND will be running at over 300 locations across the UK . See http://www.mendprogramme.org/ for a list of current and upcoming programmes. Obesity is an urgent, growing health epidemic. If current trends in the UK continue, then by 2020, at least 20% of all boys and 33% of all girls will be obese.
Evidence shows that diets do not work – and putting young children on diets can be dangerous. MEND's unique, holistic programme has been specifically designed over 5 years by leading experts. Our programme combines the elements that recent medical research has shown are essential to effectively overcome overweight and obesity:
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understanding and changing unhealthy attitudes and behaviours around food. |
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adequate, safe and above all fun exercise. |
| Nutrition: |
enjoyable, practical activities that teach children about healthy eating and daily meal planning to improve the whole family's diet. |
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Sport 4 Life will be delivering a series of MEND programmes in the Merseyside region.
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M.E.N.D is funded by the National Lottery Fund, for further details contact: John Dwan |
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MEND PARTNERS |
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