April 2004

D.C. is honored for work with kids

Kim Gebrosky, D.C., from Newport Beach, Calif., has been presented with the "2004 Humanitarian Award" by The Golden Youth Awards people (GYA) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to children.

"Dr. Gebrosky and the company he founded, Nutrition and Kids, addresses the overwhelming epidemic of obesity and diabetes with kids," stated Boris Brezhnev, GYA executive producer. "He created an educational '3‑D' animated CD‑ROM game to help assist children and families everywhere in making wiser food choices." The game takes players through a challenging series of adventures through fresh gardens, food pyramids, doctors' offices, and more to help teach them about nutrition.

Dr. Gebrosky stands with artists Dr. Davood Rostaei and Boris Brezhnev, Executive Producer for the Golden Youth Awards.

Last year's award went to Jermaine Jackson for his work with Aids in Africa. "We are so thankful for all of the support we have received around the country for our cause, but consider the Golden Youth Award as one of our highest honors," stated Gebrosky.

Nutrition and Kids has received widespread supported by various children's and health organizations across the country.

"During the past three years Nutrition and Kids has been endorsed by the City of Philadelphia's Health Czar, included in Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's Health Initiative as an example of what the private sector is doing to fight this epidemic, supported nationally on Congresswoman Mary Bono's website, and even mentioned in a speech at The Vatican last fall," Gebrosky noted.

"We have earned support from many other organizations and companies such as Vizari Sport, which created soccer balls for kids with our characters on them, For a Healthy America (promotes pedometers to schools), the Western Growers Charitable Foundation (headed by the current CA Secretary of Agriculture), Wellness Center Development in Florida, national produce consultants such as RONPROCON.com, and many more.

Gebrosky's educational program was featured in the February issue of Science Weekly, which is distributed to more than 500,000 teachers and schools. His Nutrition and Kids' "Purpose Driven Foods" teacher's handbook provides for easy classroom utilization of the game as well.

Kim Gebrosky, D.C., recently brought his message about nutrition to some 750 children at a Pasadena, Calif. school.

The success of the company's game spurred the creation of the "Nutrition and Kids Chiropractic Association" (NAKCA), which hopes to coordinate a national chiropractic campaign to promote the educational CD to kids and families.

"The epidemic of obesity and diabetes with kids is devastating this generation and it is up to all of us to try and do something about it," explained Gebrosky. "NAKCA is providing the platform to connect our doctors with the community."

NAKCA also provides a way for chiropractors to work with schools and organizations in their communities. To learn more about Gebrosky's program, visit www.nutriitonandkids.com or contact him at 949/455‑2772 or nutritionandkids@cox.net.