Author: Paul Sacher, PhD, RD

Paul Sacher, PhD, RD

MEND Programs recognized by the AAP and CDC as IHBLTs in compliance with updated AAP guidelines

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 The Buzz

Fantastic news to see MEND Programs recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC as foundational approaches for the management of obesity in childhood. MEND Programs are listed ... Read more

New study in Academy Pediatrics evaluates the impact of integrating clinician visits with MEND Programs in Federally-Qualified Health Center settings

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 The Buzz

Hot off the press! Academy Pediatrics has published a new study conducted by researchers from the CDC and Denver Health which evaluates the impact of integrating clinician medical visits alongside ... Read more

Youth, Obesity and COVID-19

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 The Buzz

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our lives. Although older people appear to be more severely affected, all age groups are susceptible to being infected. The pandemic may not ... Read more

MEND comments on the USDA School Nutrition Standards and new changes

December 13, 2018January 22, 2019 The Buzz

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued their final rule that roles back school nutrition standards. Included in this ruling is the elimination of the final sodium target, a decrease ... Read more

MEND programs align with the child and adult recommendations in the recently updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

December 9, 2018January 22, 2019 The Buzz

Being physically active is one of the most beneficial things that children and adults can do to improve their health. If Americans want to feel and sleep better; strengthen bone, ... Read more

Welcome to our updated website!

June 7, 2018July 31, 2018 The Buzz

Welcome to Healthy Weight Partnership and our brand new MEND website! MEND programs now have a new home on the Healthy Weight Partnership website. Here you can find information on ... Read more