NEW start
Who is NEW start for?
NEW start is for young people aged 11 to 17-years-old who are overweight or obese.
What does NEW start do?
NEW (Nutrition, Exercise, Weight) start is a FREE 10 week community-based programme which aims to help young people take control of their health, weight and well-being.
The programme has an emphasis on fun and interactive activities, as well as teaching basic lifeskills such as label reading and health cooking. The programme aims to deliver sustained improvements in young people’s diet, fitness levels and overall health. Young people who have completed the programme have successfully either reduced their weight or maintained their current weight.
NEW start includes:
- Fun exercise sessions, such as dance and weight lifting
- Learning that being active is lots of fun
- Interactive sessions to improve self-confidence
- Practical demonstrations about healthy food
Location
The NEW start programme is provided by London Metropolitan University at 29 Hornsey Road, N7 6PP.
Next intake
The next programme will begin on 1 February 2011 and runs until 7 April.
How to sign up
Please contact Claire Bennett on 020 7527 1259 or email newstart@islingtonpct.nhs.uk
Contact
Claire Bennett
Tel: 020 7527 1259
Email: newstart@islingtonpct.nhs.uk