e. n. e. r. g. y. (eating nutritiously, exercising regularly & growing “y”-isely ™) is a pediatric weight management program inaugurated in October 2005 by QueensCare Family Clinics (QFC) with Dr. Jason Lue as the physician champion. The clinic-based program is a family centered model that’s interactive, upbeat, and fun for everyone. Christiane Rivard, MPH, RD, provides oversight and direction as e. n. e. r. g. y. ’s Project Director. A team of highly-trained community health workers provide a family-centered, culturally-sensitive, and age-appropriate approach to the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity in 2 to 17 year olds. e. n. e. r. g. y . supports and educates not only the target child, but also the whole family.

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The e. n. e. r. g. y. program utilizes evidence-based primary prevention and treatment methodologies that are customized to meet patient/family needs. Components of the e. n. e. r. g. y. program include identification and assessment, nutrition, physical activity, and behavior modification strategies that empower families with the knowledge and confidence to strive for a healthier lifestyle. Community health workers provide weekly individualized case management and offer guided support to assist families with interventions that increase healthy eating and physical activity habits, as well as provide encouragement and realistic suggestions on ways the family can strengthen their support for their child’s healthy weight. Self management interventions are practical, reality-based, and enable families as the catalyst for change in their community.

The didactic curriculum given through eight, two hour weekly sessions, is highly interactive, providing valuable hands on instruction. It requires that the children and their guardians / caretakers attend each session together. Every session incorporates thirty minutes of fun family-focused exercises and elicits the active participation of parent and child to the best of their abilities.

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