Pediatric Weight Management in Jacksonville, FL<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>That-a-weigh kids program is offered as individual private consults<\/strong><\/p>\nChild obesity is reaching epidemic numbers in the United States and has steadily increased over the past thirty years. Recent statistics reveal that 15% of children between the ages of six and nineteen are at risk for being overweight and an additional 15% are already classified as overweight by accepted standards. All the providers at Carithers Pediatric Group understand the impact being overweight can have on your child both medically and socially. Carithers Pediatric Group provides children pediatric weight management and nutrition counseling services in Jacksonville FL.<\/p>\n
Pediatric Weight Management Medical Visits<\/h2>\n
We offer individual office visits to address weight management during regular office hours with Dr. Wendy Sapolsky. She uses the That-a-Weigh Kids\u2122 tools to provide individual food plans, if needed, in addition to nutritional guidance and screening for any medical conditions. We will work with your child and family to improve everyone\u2019s nutritional goals. We realize how much family eating behavior patterns can have an impact on children\u2019s\u2019 eating habits. Our goal is to help families reverse these problematic eating behaviors and start making more nutritious choices. By making nutritious choices, your child will have a better handle on their weight management goals.<\/p>\n
For more information on nutrition counseling and the other services Carithers Pediatric Group provides contact us<\/a> at one of our Jacksonville, FL locations.<\/p>\nKids Start Food Plan (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\nThat-a-Weigh Kids\u2122 Food List (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\nKids Count Weekly Planner<\/a><\/p>\nAdditional Resources on Pediatric Weight Management for Kids<\/h2>\n
As a pediatric group, we encompass all areas of childhood health. If you are wanting in-depth information about childhood weight management, we recommend checking out these other resources. Here are our top 10 websites on weight management and child obesity information:<\/p>\n
\n- Healthy Children<\/a>\u2014 Gives great information regarding ages and stages and appropriate healthy food choices for each age. Also gives sample menus for families on the go!<\/li>\n
- Eat Right<\/a> \u2014 Eating on a budget, guidelines for eating healthy, instructions for reading labels and vegetarian lifestyle recommendations.<\/li>\n
- Healthier Generation<\/a> \u2014 Information for eating healthy on the go and at school.<\/li>\n
- Food Insight<\/a> \u2014 Information for food safety and storage \u2013 keeping healthy foods fresh longer.<\/li>\n
- Kids Health<\/a> \u2014 Kid friendly website for staying healthy while growing up and going through puberty.<\/li>\n
- Nutrition.gov<\/a> \u2014 Information for safely using dietary supplements. Special section for athletes also included on this website.<\/li>\n
- Choose My Plate<\/a> \u2014 Information for super tracker, food plans and food labeling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Patient Feedback<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cThe best doctors offices (we have gone to both locations multiple times) in the world if you as me! I have never had a bad experience! Each appointment with any doctor we see in the group is great! I\u2019m not sure how they pick their providers but they do an amazing job! We have been with them my 5 year old was born and always have great appointments! They love my babies and make them feel comfortable and relaxed as if they see them everyday! In today\u2019s world everyone needs a doctors them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Errin W.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cbeen amazing with my son and great with me, I get nervous with doctors more so when it comes to my kid and they are great at calming my fears.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Ryann A.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cI have went through a few different pediatricians with my daughter and Carithers by far has exceeded my expectations. Every concern has been quickly acknowledged. If I have any questions they are answered appropriately and they never make me feel silly for asking.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Lacie V. <\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cI have been using Carithers for 5 years. I have always been happy with the office, nurses and
\ndoctors. My last visit was flu shots for my 2 year old and 5 year old. The nurses exceeded my
\nexpectations!! They were amazing with my boys. They took their time and calmed my boys
\nbefore giving the shots. They were so great!!The front office staff is always friendly, sweet and
\naccommodating. We always feel welcomed, which is important to me and my family. The office
\nis clean and the location is safe. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Brittany M.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cMy toddler twins love the doctors and staff at both Carithers locations!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Glenn F.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cI was looking for a better pediatrician for my 17-month-old and newborn. A friend referred me
\nto Carithers after raving about them. I have to say that they were worth the rave. I love how
\nprofessional and friendly everyone is. They have a very efficient system. The doctors do not rush
\nyou and they make you feel like no question is the wrong question. The office and every room are
\nclean and tidy. I am so glad that I switched my children over to Carithers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Keisha M.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cAlways a wonderful experience with the very personable doctors and nurses!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
James M.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cOverall, our experience with Carithers has been very good. Both my husband and I were patients
\nat this practice as children and we are glad our children have the opportunity to receive the
\nsame wonderful care that we did. We have seen a wide range of Dr. S at the practice and would
\nfeel good about many being our children\u2019s primary physician.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Caroline B.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cI was a patient of Carithers Pediatrics in the 1970s, and my three kids will age-out of the practice
\ntoo! Terrific doctors, well-run practice. The doctors are experts and \u201cpresent\u201d \u2013 we aren\u2019t
\nnumbers \u2026and holy cow do they listen. After I explained an ongoing medical problem to the
\ndoctor, I heard her repeat the issue to another doctor \u2013 thoroughly and concisely \u2026 she had
\nabsorbed it all. They always call back in a timely fashion, no insurance problems \u2026 we are 100%
\nthrilled with the medical care and office-care we receive. Thanks all!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Nancy H.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\nNeed More Information?
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That-a-weigh kids program is offered as individual private consults<\/strong><\/p>\n Child obesity is reaching epidemic numbers in the United States and has steadily increased over the past thirty years. Recent statistics reveal that 15% of children between the ages of six and nineteen are at risk for being overweight and an additional 15% are already classified as overweight by accepted standards. All the providers at Carithers Pediatric Group understand the impact being overweight can have on your child both medically and socially. Carithers Pediatric Group provides children pediatric weight management and nutrition counseling services in Jacksonville FL.<\/p>\n We offer individual office visits to address weight management during regular office hours with Dr. Wendy Sapolsky. She uses the That-a-Weigh Kids\u2122 tools to provide individual food plans, if needed, in addition to nutritional guidance and screening for any medical conditions. We will work with your child and family to improve everyone\u2019s nutritional goals. We realize how much family eating behavior patterns can have an impact on children\u2019s\u2019 eating habits. Our goal is to help families reverse these problematic eating behaviors and start making more nutritious choices. By making nutritious choices, your child will have a better handle on their weight management goals.<\/p>\n For more information on nutrition counseling and the other services Carithers Pediatric Group provides contact us<\/a> at one of our Jacksonville, FL locations.<\/p>\n Kids Start Food Plan (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n That-a-Weigh Kids\u2122 Food List (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n Kids Count Weekly Planner<\/a><\/p>\n As a pediatric group, we encompass all areas of childhood health. If you are wanting in-depth information about childhood weight management, we recommend checking out these other resources. Here are our top 10 websites on weight management and child obesity information:<\/p>\n \u201cThe best doctors offices (we have gone to both locations multiple times) in the world if you as me! I have never had a bad experience! Each appointment with any doctor we see in the group is great! I\u2019m not sure how they pick their providers but they do an amazing job! We have been with them my 5 year old was born and always have great appointments! They love my babies and make them feel comfortable and relaxed as if they see them everyday! In today\u2019s world everyone needs a doctors them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cbeen amazing with my son and great with me, I get nervous with doctors more so when it comes to my kid and they are great at calming my fears.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cI have went through a few different pediatricians with my daughter and Carithers by far has exceeded my expectations. Every concern has been quickly acknowledged. If I have any questions they are answered appropriately and they never make me feel silly for asking.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cI have been using Carithers for 5 years. I have always been happy with the office, nurses and \u201cMy toddler twins love the doctors and staff at both Carithers locations!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cI was looking for a better pediatrician for my 17-month-old and newborn. A friend referred me \u201cAlways a wonderful experience with the very personable doctors and nurses!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cOverall, our experience with Carithers has been very good. Both my husband and I were patients \u201cI was a patient of Carithers Pediatrics in the 1970s, and my three kids will age-out of the practicePediatric Weight Management Medical Visits<\/h2>\n
Additional Resources on Pediatric Weight Management for Kids<\/h2>\n
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Patient Feedback<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\ndoctors. My last visit was flu shots for my 2 year old and 5 year old. The nurses exceeded my
\nexpectations!! They were amazing with my boys. They took their time and calmed my boys
\nbefore giving the shots. They were so great!!The front office staff is always friendly, sweet and
\naccommodating. We always feel welcomed, which is important to me and my family. The office
\nis clean and the location is safe. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
\nto Carithers after raving about them. I have to say that they were worth the rave. I love how
\nprofessional and friendly everyone is. They have a very efficient system. The doctors do not rush
\nyou and they make you feel like no question is the wrong question. The office and every room are
\nclean and tidy. I am so glad that I switched my children over to Carithers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
\nat this practice as children and we are glad our children have the opportunity to receive the
\nsame wonderful care that we did. We have seen a wide range of Dr. S at the practice and would
\nfeel good about many being our children\u2019s primary physician.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
\ntoo! Terrific doctors, well-run practice. The doctors are experts and \u201cpresent\u201d \u2013 we aren\u2019t
\nnumbers \u2026and holy cow do they listen. After I explained an ongoing medical problem to the
\ndoctor, I heard her repeat the issue to another doctor \u2013 thoroughly and concisely \u2026 she had
\nabsorbed it all. They always call back in a timely fashion, no insurance problems \u2026 we are 100%
\nthrilled with the medical care and office-care we receive. Thanks all!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Need More Information?
\nWe Are Here to Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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