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About

Our Mission Statement

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The Fun & Fit Wellness Center is committed to educating our patient population on preventing the onset or progression of weight-related chronic diseases by promoting healthy lifestyle changes. We provide easily accessible local and general resources based on current nutrition, physical activity, and sleep guidelines.

Working Towards a Healthier Tomorrow

Description: The Fun & Fit Wellness Center is a resource booth in the lobby of the Children’s Medical Services Building of UF Health Shands. It was founded by Dr. Angelina Bernier in 2016.

We provide healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep resources to patients waiting in the lobby or referred to us by their respective physicians.

Meet Our Team

Program Founder

Angelina Bernier, M.D.

Program Coordinator

Abhaya (Abby) Dilip

Director of Research and Recruitment

Snna Chahbandar

Director of Community Outreach

Julianah Cleophat

Director of Social Media

Naoosha Mohammed

Assistant Director of Social Media

Neel Chaudhari

Treasurer

Patricia McCabe

Director of Fundraising

Yasmine Mohseni

Patient Resources

Here you will find a variety of nutrition, physical activity, and sleep resources to help you on your healthy lifestyle journey. If you are in the Gainesville area, there are a few local activities for you to check out!

General Nutrition
- Unsweetened Drinks
- Water (English | Spanish)
- MyPlate
- Colorful Fruits (English | Spanish)
Cooking Healthy Recipes
- Cooking with Kids (English | Spanish)
- Fall Snack Recipes
- Simple Menu Book
- Challenge Menu Book
Fiber Meal Plan
- Beginner (19-21grams) (English | Spanish)
- Moderate (26-29grams) (English | Spanish)
- High (31-33grams) (English | Spanish)
Physical Activity
- Aces in Motion
- Reducing Screen Time

Sleep
- Sleep Guide for 6–12-year-olds (English | Spanish)
- Sleep Guide for Teens (English | Spanish)
Worksheets
Local
- Farmer’s Market
Healthy Lifestyle
- Healthiest Self Guide
- OCEANS Lifestyle

Upcoming Events

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all grocery store tours and cooking demos have been halted. Once these programs have restarted, you will be able to find them listed here.

Volunteering

The Fun & Fit Wellness Center is currently looking for charismatic, outgoing undergraduate volunteers to start as soon as possible. Get in touch today and join our organization in making a lasting impact on the pediatric community.

Description of Volunteer Activities:

The Center works to assess the physical literacy of children with overweight and obesity and provides them with tips for healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep. Through this opportunity, you will gain valuable clinical experience interacting with patients. Volunteers must be available for two consecutive semesters.
During a typical in-person semester, you will have direct contact with patients and work with other supervisors and people in the program to provide the best possible care. If interested or have any questions, please send an email to the Program Coordinator.