Shelby Lewis, weight-loss consultant for Metabolic Research Center, has completed training to become a certified child specialist.

Metabolic Research Center will implement a children’s program in its Lawrence location. This will be the first program at the Lawrence center in the fight against childhood obesity.

Meta-Kidz is a nutrition program designed for children ages 5-15 to help improve their eating habits and improve or prevent weight-related health problems. The program was designed with the help of a pediatric dietitian and child psychologist and has been successfully helping children since 1993.

There is a strong support staff comprised of a pediatric board certified physician, licensed therapist, registered dietitian, registered nurse and a diabetic specialist.