Wonder Kids

Childhood obesity is way too common, especially for children in Louisiana. Besides the extra weight, obesity brings more health risks and psychological effects. If you want a better life and better health for your overweight child, ask your pediatrician for a referral. We’re here to help your child have a healthy future!

Physical Health Risks of Childhood Obesity

High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Prediabetes
Fatty liver disease
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal reflux (heart burn)
Asthma
Sleep apnea
Joint pain and muscle aches
Hyperandrogenism (polycystic ovary syndrome)

Social/Psychological Risks of Childhood Obesity

Low self-esteem
Anxiety and depression
Difficulty socializing
Social isolation
Victimization, teasing, bullying

How Wonder Kids Works

Meaningful change in your child’s health means a better future. WK Wonder Kids is a lifestyle treatment program that uses evidence based techniques. Our child focused program is family centered and coordinated by a multidisciplinary team:

Experienced pediatricians
Registered dietitian
Mental health professional/social worker/case manager
Exercise specialists

Services Included

Learn how it feels to have a healthy diet. Your kid learns how to change their nutrition habits to focus on fruits, vegetables and healthy drinks.
Experiment with ways to make exercise fun so your child wants to spend less time sitting to watch TV and play computer/video games.
Habit change is not always easy. WK Wonder Kids offers support and education for your child and your whole family.
Behavioral counseling
Connection to community resources
Medications as needed

The Process

WK Wonder Kids takes place 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays at the WK Children’s Specialty Clinic. It’s geared for children ages two to 18 who have a body mass index (BMI) at or above 95th percentile of the CDC sex-specific BMI charts.

Get a referral from your pediatrician that includes current lab work and assessment.

Download Referral Form

Initial appointment can be up to three hours.
Follow up visits are 30 minutes. Your child’s number of visits is based on severity of the disease.

Commit to a healthy future for your child and we’ll work together to make it a reality.