For more information, call 734-712-5694
or visit stjoeshealth.org/shapedown
ShapeDown® Weight Management
Programs for Children and Teens
Women’s Health Center, Suite 202
5320 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
on the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
Monthly Workshops and Individual Health
& Weight Management Consultations
Family Fun with Food and Fitness
Discover how to balance: healthy eating, exercise
and quality family time with each other in an
interactive workshop. Includes breakout sessions
for parents to learn more about family dynamics,
while kids enjoy physical activity. Healthy snacks
prepared by all.
Nutrition Counseling with
a Registered Dietitian
Sessions include a comprehensive nutrition and
health risk assessment with a registered dietitian
certified in childhood and adolescent weight
management. Medical concerns such as high
blood pressure and high cholesterol will be
addressed. Nutrition goals are set for the child/
teen and family.
Nutrition counseling may be covered by your insurance.
Scholarships are available.
Meet with a ShapeDown instructor to address
concerns about your child/teen’s weight. An
assessment to determine the appropriate level
of intervention will be provided. Tips to get you
headed in the right direction are given.
Remarkable Medicine.
Remarkable Care.
stjoeshealth.org/shapedown
63021-007 R 12/13T
Weight Management
Assessments and Referral
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
offers ShapeDown,® a national weight
management program for families.
Parents and children work together as
a team with a social worker, registered
dietitian and exercise specialist to learn
how healthy eating, an active lifestyle
and effective communication promote
Thanks so much for teaching me and my
family about being in good shape.
I really enjoyed being in this program.
I learned so much about lots of things.
If I tried to list them all, I would need
more than one notecard. But mostly,
I learned how to cook some nice recipes.
I learned how to do some exercises and
I learned how to bring my family
closer together.
weight loss and family unity.
Thank you so much!
Logan, age 10
The ShapeDown program starts with ten
weekly two-hour classes followed by an
option to continue the learning experience
with Advanced ShapeDown classes.
44%
AFTER: Ate three or more
servings of fruit per day
Research Results
Participants made the
following significant
lifestyle changes by the
end of the 10-week program.

Actively involves the entire family

Allows parents to learn positive role
modeling techniques

Emphasizes improvements in the
child’s overall self-esteem

Taught in a group setting so parents
and children gain support from others
Long-Term Goals
FREE Monthly Orientations

Take family time each day
For more information or to schedule an

Eat more fruits and vegetables
orientation, call or visit:

Decrease sugar and fat intake
734-712-5694
stjoeshealth.org/shapedown
29%
Before
Before

Stresses healthy eating rather than dieting

Increase physical activity
Shapedown may be covered in part by
certain insurances. Scholarships are available.
19%
Unique Program Strengths
51%
AFTER: Watched TV one
hour or less daily
33%
Before
73%
AFTER:
Changed Family Lifestsyle
Regularly enjoyed physical
activity together

Decrease TV and screen time