MEND uses technology to expand reach: A note from our co-founder Paul Sacher on taking MEND to the next level

September 4, 2025September 8, 2025 The Buzz

Over 25 years ago, I co-founded MEND, developing what is now recognized as a gold standard, evidence-based program for obesity in childhood. I’m proud that MEND is still going strong ... Read more

Comments in support of the Health Affairs Forefront Article Addressing The Obesity Epidemic

March 27, 2024September 8, 2025 The Buzz

At Healthy Weight Partnership we understand the multifaceted challenges of the obesity epidemic that continues to impact children and adolescents at alarming rates. Reflecting on recent findings, it’s clear that ... Read more

New book “Move to Live More” launches with chapter highlighting MEND programs as essential family support

March 14, 2024September 8, 2025 The Buzz

Respected leader and advocate in the physical activity space Dr. Amy Bantham highlights  the importance of family support in child healthy weight in her important new guide for parents and ... Read more

American Academy of Pediatrics Identifies Keys to Promote Child Health and Help Families Aim for Healthier Lifestyles

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 The Buzz

The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes not only the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and sleep for child health but also the significance of referring children and adolescents to community ... Read more

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

MEND programs support the CDCs Active People, Healthy Nation Initiative!

April 6, 2022 The Buzz

The team at Healthy Weight Partnership and the MEND Programs are proud to support the CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation initiative. We encourage all of our partners to join us ... 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

Evaluation of British Columbia (B.C.) wide implementation and scale-up of MEND 7-13 in Canada reports significant health improvements

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 The Buzz

Evaluation of a British Columbia (B.C.) wide implementation and scale-up of MEND 7-13 in Canada finds over 80% attendance and significant improvements in BMIz, nutrition behaviors, physical activity levels, hours ... 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 programs in the Netherlands show positive results

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 The Buzz

Did you know that MEND was fully adapted and rolled out across the Netherlands? Hot off the press is a published paper showing that children who attended the Dutch MEND ... Read more

Empowering Children and Families to Lead Healthier Lifestyles [Podcast Series] by Dr. Amy Bantham

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 The Buzz

https://www.movetolivemore.com/podcast/empowering-children-and-families-to-lead-healthier-lifestyles-podcast-series  Dr Amy Bantham @AmyBantham and her Move to Live More Podcast series spends some time in conversation with  HWPs Co-founder Teresa Earle on empowering families to lead fitter, healthier ... Read more

MEND Success story at Denver Health featured on the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors’ website (NACDD)

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 The Buzz

Blog  by Jessica Wallace PA at Denver Health speaks to their success with implementing the MEND 7-13 Program in a safety-net health care system in Colorado.   https://www.chronicdisease.org/blogpost/1519632/348317/Strategic-Help-for-Children-with-Obesity-A-Success-Story-at-Denver-Health

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Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration Project Reports Posted in CDC Report to Congress – MEND part of CORD1.0

October 23, 2019July 8, 2020 The Buzz

Healthy Weight Partnership is pleased to announce that the work done with the MEND programs in the Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration Project (CORD 1.0) was posted by the CDC in ... 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

MEND Programs and NACHC: Update on good progress being made with MEND program delivery in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers in 4 states

December 6, 2018January 22, 2019 The Buzz

The COMMIT team newsletter shows good progress being made on delivery of MEND programs in FQHCs in Arizona, Mississippi, Illinois and Florida. We are pleased to be part of this ... Read more

AHA recommends limiting screen time—how MEND helps children cut back and move more

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 The Buzz

Children are spending increasing amounts of time in front of screens and this may be linked to obesity. A recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) reviewed the ... Read more

Combatting the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Illinois

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 The Buzz

Combating the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Illinois Midwest Clinicians Network News July 2018 Author: Raj Savalia, MPH & MBA- Intern, IPHCA Childhood obesity is a serious health issue in ... Read more

Large-scale US study confirms that healthy living program for children with overweight and obesity improves weight and other important health and psychological outcomes

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 The Buzz

For Immediate Release Los Angeles, CA, August 8, 2018 – Groundbreaking study results published this week in the prestigious International Journal of Obesity show that fun and free community-based MEND ... Read more

How weight stigma impacts obesity in childhood—and how MEND trains frontline professionals to deal with it

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 The Buzz

The prevalence of obesity among American youth is an ongoing concern. National survey data show that obesity in children aged 2–19 years reached 18.5% in 2016. Public health programs, policies ... Read more