The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Pediatrics has initiated a multidisciplinary weight management clinic in collaboration with the departments of Exercise Science, Family Medicine and Psychology. Called the T.E.E.N.S. Program (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) it is the only program of its kind in Central Virginia. To be eligible, children must be in the age range of 11 to 18 with a body mass index above the 85th percentile for their age, height and gender.
The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Pediatrics has initiated a multidisciplinary weight management clinic in collaboration with the departments of Exercise Science, Family Medicine and Psychology. Called the T.E.E.N.S. Program (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) it is the only program of its kind in Central Virginia. To be eligible, children must be in the age range of 11 to 18 with a body mass index above the 85th percentile for their age, height and gender.