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Healthy and Active Kids
The Great Expectations®† Healthy and Active Kids program will help motivate our members and their kids to eat well and stay active. These two important concepts are the focus of this program. The goal is to prevent childhood obesity.
The program includes interactive tools designed for various age groups. It also has incentives for adopting healthy habits. Eligible children can also enjoy a free visit to a registered dietitian who will counsel them on healthy food choices.
As supportive and encouraging parents, our members have the power to influence the decisions that will affect the long-term health of their kids. Healthy habits are best started at an early age. Did you know that kids should engage in at least one hour of moderately vigorous activity every day? Help them reach that goal by limiting how much “screen time” they have watching television, playing video games or using the computer each day.
Members may also be able to take advantage of special discounts at a My Gym Children’s Fitness Center. BlueChoice HealthPlan members will receive a 15 percent discount off the four week tuition fee for classes and 15 percent off the Lifetime Membership fee. Learn more about special savings at children’s fitness facilities.
If a member's child has not enrolled in the program but would still like an informational brochure, we would be happy to send them this great resource. It’s full of tips to help their family live a healthy and active lifestyle.
Members can call 1-800-327-3183 ext 25541 for more information on this and any other Great Expectations program.
Other Helpful Links
South Carolina Healthy Options: Directory of physical activity facilities in S.C.
My Pyramid: Healthy eating guide
American Heart Association: Facts and Statistics
More tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention