The LEAP Program

The LEAP Program

The LEAP Program is a successful UK based program developed by Dietitian Chrisna Brand and Psychologist Jo Drury in order to help families make lifestyle changes to improve their health. This is done by delivering an 8 week course for 2 hours a week and is attended by a primary school aged child and his/her parent. It is an interactive program where you as a family set your goals according to what is practical and realistic for you after the content of the session has been discussed. The sessions are fun and usually include a one hour session of nutrition and psychology based aspects whilst the second hour is a physical activity session. Topics include portion sizes for different ages, reading food labels, hunger and fullness cues, emotional eating, motivation, recipes, exercise requirements for different ages etc. This program also serves as a bonding session with your child as you will have fun together on top of learning and solving problems. Expect a change in your family’s life by attending this program!