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Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Programs^®

From "America's Pediatrician" Dr. William Sears, L.E.A.N. is a series of effective, innovative and educational programs that teach practical and easy to follow methods for parents and children to create a lifetime of health.

Dr. Sears' L.E.A.N. Offers a Different Kind of Education:

Currently, Dr. Sears' L.E.A.N. Programs offers programs created for parents, expectant mothers and families in various stages of life.

* available in
Spanish

•	Directed at parents and expectant mothers who are responsible for a child's health
•	Straightforward instruction for easy understanding
•	Fun, entertaining and interactive workshops
•	Family friendly and easy to adapt and maintain techniques
•	Effective for those who are overweight, obese or for those who are at their target weight but just want to feel better.

L.E.A.N. Start targets parents of children ages 3-12 and provides six hours of practical instruction on nutrition and physical activity for parents and caregivers. Topics include:

Participants learn how to make healthy food choices that taste great and enjoy a lifetime of healthy habits for the entire family.

•	"Traffic Light Eating" & Portion Control
•	Breakfast & Grains
•	Veggies & Fruit
•	The Skinny on Fat
•	Power Up with Protein & Play
•	Water Your Growing Child

Traffic Light Eating

L.E.A.N. Essentials is a fast paced, highly interactive two-hour class designed to introduce busy parents and caregivers to easy, practical ways to choose healthy, nutritious foods for their families. Participants experience:

Participants receive take-home workbooks complete with tips and recipes for the entire family to enjoy!

•	Hands-on Activities
•	Group interaction and discussion
•	Great tasting, healthy snacks

L.E.A.N. Expectations teaches expectant moms how to care for themselves and their babies. The program is made up of three separate workshops that can be taken in sequence or individually, focusing on:

•	Prepare RIGHT Now - Choices that turn your pregnancy into a healthy new beginning
•	Eat RIGHT Now - Experiencing optimal nutrition during pregnancy and beyond
•	Live RIGHT Now - Making a smooth transition from pregnancy to motherhood

Additional L.E.A.N. Programs are currently in development. These include:

•	A L.E.A.N. Program specifically designed to teach elementary school aged children
•	A L.E.A.N. Program for toddlers up to age 3
•	A L.E.A.N. Program for teens ages 13-18 and their parents