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Kazabee, Inc. is pleased to announce its parnership with Committed To Kids to deliver a first rate program to fight childhood obesity in Western New York!! The program is designed to help overweight children & families achieve a healthier weight through gradual lifestyle changes. The program also has a place for normal weight children to prevent overweight and obesity from becoming an issue.

Program Details:

Committed to Kids was originated over 15 years ago at Louisiana State University as a clinical research project. Kazabee, Inc. has adapted the clinical model to a community based model for Western New York.  The program is 12 weeks in length, and involves weekly sessions of 2 hours in length. One parent is required to participate in the program with the child, and will be given the same weekly goals as the child.

Committed To Kids involves Registered Dieticians, Youth Fitness Trainers and Social Workers to combat childhood obesity from three fronts:

  • Increasing physical activity in the child’s daily life
  • Improving nutritional education for the family for healthier eating
  • Helping the family to develop strategies to change eating behavior in a positive way

To register for the program, simply contact us at ctk@kazabee.com.  We will need your name, full address including zip code and your telephone number, as well as the name and date of birth of your child and the name of their doctor. You can also download our full enrollment packet online by clicking below:

Committed To Kids Enrollment Packet Download

Please note, this is a zip file that will require WinZip® to open and access all of the files. If you do not have WinZip®, you can download an evaluation version free at www.winzip.com.  You will find 7 files.  6 are Word Documents, and one is a PDF File.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this file.  If you do not have it, you can download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.  For complete registration, we need to receive: 1. The completed Parent Questionnaire 2. The completed EAT-26 Eating Disorder Survey and 3. The Registration Form. You can mail them to the address on the registration form, or fax them to: 1-877-895-6145. You can also complete the forms electonically and e-mail them to us at ctk@kazabee.com.  We will also need the Clearance form completed by your doctor, but you can contact us with the name of your child’s doctor and the phone number and we will fax the clearance form to your child’s doctor for you. The other 4 files include the Welcome Letter and informational handouts with recipes, tips and suggestions and products that can assist overweight children and families.
     When and where are classes? We have arranged to have classes held at multiple locations throughout Western New York. Registrants will be grouped in with other registrants who live in surrounding zip codes. Each group will be contacted and surveyed to see which day of the week is most convenient for everyone. Using this method of “reverse registration”, we can insure that people are paired with a class location that is close to them, and also that they have a class on the most convenient day of the week for them to improve program compliance. 
     If you have questions about the program, or wish to inquire about insurance reimbursement in the Western New York area, click here to send us a message, or call us at 716-906-1443.

Our Medical Sales Division: KazMed, 716-622-6102, e-mail

Information on Childhood Obesity
Source: www.committed-to-kids.com, with permission:

Obesity is one of the most significant health problems in the United States today. The number of seriously overweight children and adolescents has more than doubled in the last three decades. It is estimated that almost 30 percent of children and teens are overweight and the numbers appear to be rising. An overweight adolescent has a 70 percent chance of becoming an obese adult, and obesity can lead to a higher risk of life threatening health problems including high blood pressure, premature heart attacks and diabetes. Aside from the physical risks, overweight children can exhibit emotional ramifications secondary to peer ridicule and labeling, including lower self-esteem levels.

Click here to learn how to calculate your child’s Body Mass Index, and determine whether or not they are overweight.

Experts believe that children are becoming heavier due to a decrease in physical activity (modern transportation, television, computers and video games) combined with the increasing availability of higher calorie foods such as fast foods, higher-fat convenience foods and snacks. Though many heavy kids are labeled as "lazy", it is their size that actually limits their activity capabilities. The additional weight can result in reduced endurance, leg pains from stressed joints and often make simple activities more taxing. Reduction in movement capabilities and exercise activities, combined with the potential for reduced self-esteem increases the probability of continued weight gain, or as we term "The Vicious Cycle of Childhood Obesity".

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While diets can help shed pounds, a comprehensive approach that includes exercise, nutrition and behavior modification can result in long term success. A successful program should include:

  • Dietary intervention that is individualized and monitored by the health care team.
  • An exercise program that is safe, effective and realistic for overweight individuals. A graduated and realistic exercise prescription, tailored to individual capabilities, will additionally improve participation and long term compliance.
  • Behavior counseling and family participation.
  • Nutrition, exercise and behavior management education.

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