Within the Denver YMCA community are many diverse programs, but none are as focused on nutrition and health as MEND.  MEND is a simple educational program focused on making choices; in essence empowering children to understand what food does to your body, exercising for your body, and using your mind to understand the emotions behind the decisions you make.  Simply put: when ideas are explained to children, if you make it fun and easy to follow and you make them responsible for their own choices, they get it – and more importantly, they’ll DO IT.
 We believe this program is tailor made for public consumption. It is neither dictatorial nor strict. It is a program that stresses the importance of healthier eating and exercise and is meant to be used as a tool for the entire family. 
 Our video is a snapshot of MEND. We hope through the parents and instructors in our presentation you understand the core of the program and will want to learn more about it.  Our intention is to use this video in our public schools and within the Colorado health care system to aid pediatricians and parents who, more than anything, need good, clear information that will work for their children to live longer, healthier lives.