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PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight.STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foodsDIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
HOW WIC GIVES CHILDREN A HEALTHY START, PREVENTING OBESITY In June 2019, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a new study, “Changes in Obesity Among US Children Aged 2 Through 4 Years Enrolled in WIC During 2010 – 2016.” The study examined trends in overweight and obesity among 2- to 4-year-olds who participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), including RATE DECLINE: SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA Rate Decline: Seminole County, Florida. Seminole Co., reported a 13.7% decline among children in grades 1, 3 and 6 from 2006-07 to 2013-14. The Florida Department of Health has a straightforward, if bold, vision: for Florida to be the healthiest state in the nation. Seminole County, on the outskirts of Orlando, is doing all it can to help the THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight.STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foodsDIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
HOW WIC GIVES CHILDREN A HEALTHY START, PREVENTING OBESITY In June 2019, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a new study, “Changes in Obesity Among US Children Aged 2 Through 4 Years Enrolled in WIC During 2010 – 2016.” The study examined trends in overweight and obesity among 2- to 4-year-olds who participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), including RATE DECLINE: SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA Rate Decline: Seminole County, Florida. Seminole Co., reported a 13.7% decline among children in grades 1, 3 and 6 from 2006-07 to 2013-14. The Florida Department of Health has a straightforward, if bold, vision: for Florida to be the healthiest state in the nation. Seminole County, on the outskirts of Orlando, is doing all it can to help theSTATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
ADULT OBESITY RATES
Adult Obesity Rates. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate atSPECIAL REPORTS
This report includes the latest state-by-state obesity rates among 2- to 4-year-old WIC participants, and national rates broken down by gender, race and ethnicity. It describes research about how the WIC program impacts child and maternal health, and features recommendations for extending the positive impact of WIC. DownloadReport.
DIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats PHYSICAL INACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES Physical Inactivity in the United States. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, Mississippi had the highest reported percentage of inactivity among adults at 37.7%. In this survey, adults who are physically inactive are those who did not engage in physical activityor
NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. CORONAVIRUS AND NUTRITION: FEEDING CHILDREN DURING THE The federal government has provided billions of dollars in additional funding, through the Family First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to prevent hunger and help ensure that children and families have access to healthy, affordable food. Healthy Eating Research recently hosted amedia
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS Physical Education and Physical Activity in Schools. Experts recommend at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for children. Physical activity provides important benefits for children, such as reducing the risk of obesity, building strong bones and muscles, and improving academic performance. Research has found a benefit of more than $32 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides short-term financial support to individuals and families furthest from economic opportunity. It is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program and is designed to respond to times of increased need. Two-thirds of participants are children, older adults, andpeople with
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foods NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foods NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
ADULT OBESITY RATES
Adult Obesity Rates. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at ABOUT STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY About State of Childhood Obesity. The State of Childhood Obesity collects the best-available data on childhood obesity rates, synthesizes and makes recommendations on key policies to prevent obesity, and highlights stories of action from across the country. The State of Childhood Obesity is a project of the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation.
METHODOLOGY AND DATA SOURCES Obesity Rates and Trends Data. This site relies on multiple survey instruments to paint a complete picture of childhood obesity in America: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) at CDC measures obesity rates among Americans ages two and older and is the primary source for national obesity data in this report of children ages 2 to 19. HIGH SCHOOL OBESITY RATES Updated September 2020: According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), 15.5% of high school students had obesity and an additional 16.1% were overweight. The information from YRBSS is based on a survey of participating states and uses self-reported information. State obesity rates among high school students ranged from a low of 10.3% in Colorado to a high of 23.4% in HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. PHYSICAL INACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES Physical Inactivity in the United States. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, Mississippi had the highest reported percentage of inactivity among adults at 37.7%. In this survey, adults who are physically inactive are those who did not engage in physical activityor
DIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats OBESITY RATES FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 17 Obesity Rates for Youth Ages 10 to 17. Updated October 2020: Roughly one in seven U.S. youth ages 10-17, 15.5%, have obesity according to the newest available data. The newest data come from the combined 2018-19 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), along with analysis conducted by the Health Resources and ServicesAdministration’s
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides short-term financial support to individuals and families furthest from economic opportunity. It is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program and is designed to respond to times of increased need. Two-thirds of participants are children, older adults, andpeople with
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foods NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foods NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
ADULT OBESITY RATES
Adult Obesity Rates. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at ABOUT STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY About State of Childhood Obesity. The State of Childhood Obesity collects the best-available data on childhood obesity rates, synthesizes and makes recommendations on key policies to prevent obesity, and highlights stories of action from across the country. The State of Childhood Obesity is a project of the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation.
METHODOLOGY AND DATA SOURCES Obesity Rates and Trends Data. This site relies on multiple survey instruments to paint a complete picture of childhood obesity in America: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) at CDC measures obesity rates among Americans ages two and older and is the primary source for national obesity data in this report of children ages 2 to 19. HIGH SCHOOL OBESITY RATES Updated September 2020: According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), 15.5% of high school students had obesity and an additional 16.1% were overweight. The information from YRBSS is based on a survey of participating states and uses self-reported information. State obesity rates among high school students ranged from a low of 10.3% in Colorado to a high of 23.4% in HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. PHYSICAL INACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES Physical Inactivity in the United States. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, Mississippi had the highest reported percentage of inactivity among adults at 37.7%. In this survey, adults who are physically inactive are those who did not engage in physical activityor
DIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats OBESITY RATES FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 17 Obesity Rates for Youth Ages 10 to 17. Updated October 2020: Roughly one in seven U.S. youth ages 10-17, 15.5%, have obesity according to the newest available data. The newest data come from the combined 2018-19 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), along with analysis conducted by the Health Resources and ServicesAdministration’s
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides short-term financial support to individuals and families furthest from economic opportunity. It is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program and is designed to respond to times of increased need. Two-thirds of participants are children, older adults, andpeople with
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foods NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONCHILDHOOD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists obesity as one underlying risk factor for severe consequences from COVID-19. Early evidence is also beginning to show that COVID-19, and the economic consequences of the pandemic, may be increasing the risk for obesity. Factors such as limited access to affordable, healthy food, fewerplaces
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foods NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
ADULT OBESITY RATES
Adult Obesity Rates. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at ABOUT STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY About State of Childhood Obesity. The State of Childhood Obesity collects the best-available data on childhood obesity rates, synthesizes and makes recommendations on key policies to prevent obesity, and highlights stories of action from across the country. The State of Childhood Obesity is a project of the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation.
METHODOLOGY AND DATA SOURCES Obesity Rates and Trends Data. This site relies on multiple survey instruments to paint a complete picture of childhood obesity in America: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) at CDC measures obesity rates among Americans ages two and older and is the primary source for national obesity data in this report of children ages 2 to 19. HIGH SCHOOL OBESITY RATES Updated September 2020: According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), 15.5% of high school students had obesity and an additional 16.1% were overweight. The information from YRBSS is based on a survey of participating states and uses self-reported information. State obesity rates among high school students ranged from a low of 10.3% in Colorado to a high of 23.4% in HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. PHYSICAL INACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES Physical Inactivity in the United States. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, Mississippi had the highest reported percentage of inactivity among adults at 37.7%. In this survey, adults who are physically inactive are those who did not engage in physical activityor
DIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats OBESITY RATES FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 17 Obesity Rates for Youth Ages 10 to 17. Updated October 2020: Roughly one in seven U.S. youth ages 10-17, 15.5%, have obesity according to the newest available data. The newest data come from the combined 2018-19 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), along with analysis conducted by the Health Resources and ServicesAdministration’s
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides short-term financial support to individuals and families furthest from economic opportunity. It is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program and is designed to respond to times of increased need. Two-thirds of participants are children, older adults, andpeople with
THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight.STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foodsDIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. THE STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY State of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children’s Health During the Pandemic. This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. PRIORITY POLICIES FOR REDUCING CHILDHOOD OBESITY- THE Priority Policies for Reducing Childhood Obesity. Strong policies can help children and families eat healthier foods and be active. Improving policies and programs to create healthier child-care settings, schools and communities is critical for helping all children grow up at a healthy weight.STATE OBESITY DATA
National childhood obesity rate and adult obesity rate data. The feature also illustrate trends over time, including by age group, sex, and race and ethnicity, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). OBESITY RATES & TREND DATA Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at 40.8%, and Colorado and DC have the lowest at 23.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the adult obesity rate increased in Michigan and Pennsylvania, decreased in Florida, and remained stable in the rest of states andD.C.
STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT OBESITY State Policies to Prevent Obesity. Strong state policies play a key role in improving access to healthy food and increasing physical activity which are essential for promoting a healthy weight. This feature tracks the status of each state’s efforts on more than 20policies aimed at
STATE-BY-STATE REACH OF CHILD NUTRITION POLICIES State-by-State Reach of Child Nutrition Policies. Good nutrition helps children grow up healthy and can prevent diseases, including obesity. But during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families nationwide are food insecure—unable to afford enough food to support a healthy life. Several federal policies aim to make healthy foodsDIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood education program that helps prepare children for school by providing education, health, and social services. Every year, it reaches more than 1 million children under the age of 5 in families who have low income. It began as a program for preschoolers in the 1960s and was expanded in the 1990swith
HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45.ADULT OBESITY RATES
Adult Obesity Rates. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states, 30% in 35 states and 25% in 48 states. Mississippi has the highest adult obesity rate at ABOUT STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY About State of Childhood Obesity. The State of Childhood Obesity collects the best-available data on childhood obesity rates, synthesizes and makes recommendations on key policies to prevent obesity, and highlights stories of action from across the country. The State of Childhood Obesity is a project of the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation.
METHODOLOGY AND DATA SOURCES Obesity Rates and Trends Data. This site relies on multiple survey instruments to paint a complete picture of childhood obesity in America: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) at CDC measures obesity rates among Americans ages two and older and is the primary source for national obesity data in this report of children ages 2 to 19. HYPERTENSION IN THE UNITED STATES Updated September 2020: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults has hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Approximately 30% of hypertension cases may be attributable to obesity, and the figure may be as high as 60% in men under age 45. HIGH SCHOOL OBESITY RATES Updated September 2020: According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), 15.5% of high school students had obesity and an additional 16.1% were overweight. The information from YRBSS is based on a survey of participating states and uses self-reported information. State obesity rates among high school students ranged from a low of 10.3% in Colorado to a high of 23.4% inDIETARY GUIDELINES
The current Dietary Guidelines focus on establishing a “healthy eating pattern” that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. According to USDA, a healthy eating pattern consists of whole fruits, a variety of vegetables, grains (mostly consisting of whole grains), fat-free or low-fat dairy, and an array of foods rich in protein such as seafood, lean meats PHYSICAL INACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES Physical Inactivity in the United States. Updated September 2020: According to the most recent Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, Mississippi had the highest reported percentage of inactivity among adults at 37.7%. In this survey, adults who are physically inactive are those who did not engage in physical activityor
NUTRITION HABITS OF U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Updated September 2020: The most recent data reveal that 15.1% of U.S. high school students drank soda at least once a day in 2019, down from 20.4% in 2015 and 27% in 2013. The 2019 data also show that 6.3% of high school students did not regularly consume fruits, 7.9% did not regularly consume vegetables, and 16.7% did not eat breakfast during the week before the survey. OBESITY RATES FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 17 Obesity Rates for Youth Ages 10 to 17. Updated October 2020: Roughly one in seven U.S. youth ages 10-17, 15.5%, have obesity according to the newest available data. The newest data come from the combined 2018-19 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), along with analysis conducted by the Health Resources and ServicesAdministration’s
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Santana Lee fostered and then adopted three of her younger cousins. Preparing meals for her adopted children became a serious challenge when COVID-19 forced schools…See the Story
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Dr. Sara Bleich, Professor of Public Health Policy at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the Department of Health Policyand Management,…
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FAST FACTS ABOUT CHILDHOOD OBESITY15.5%
In 2018-19, 15.5% of youth ages 10 to 17 had obesity, according to the latest National Survey of Children’s Health.19.3%
The 2017-18 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found 19.3% of kids ages 2 to 19 had obesity.$14B
In the U.S., childhood obesity alone is estimated to cost $14 billion annually in direct health expenses.INTERACTIVE DATA
Find the latest data from major federal surveys tracking state and national obesity rates and trends for children and teens.ADULTS
September 12, 2020
Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states. Mississippi has the highest rate, 40.8%. View the Interactive2-4 YEAR OLDS
November 21, 2019
The rate of obesity declined from 15.9% in 2010 to 13.9% in 2016 among 2- to 4-year-olds enrolled in the Special Supplemental NutritionProgram for…
View the Interactive NATIONAL OBESITY MONITORAugust 1, 2019
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is conducted every two years by the National Center for Health Statistics and funded by the Centers… View the Interactive10-17 YEAR OLDS
October 14, 2020
The latest National Survey of Children’s Health finds that 15.5% of U.S. youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity. View the Interactive HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSSeptember 25, 2020
15.5% of U.S. high school students have obesity, according to the latest data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. View the InteractiveADULTS
September 12, 2020
Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states. Mississippi has the highest rate, 40.8%. View the Interactive2-4 YEAR OLDS
November 21, 2019
The rate of obesity declined from 15.9% in 2010 to 13.9% in 2016 among 2- to 4-year-olds enrolled in the Special Supplemental NutritionProgram for…
View the Interactive NATIONAL OBESITY MONITORAugust 1, 2019
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is conducted every two years by the National Center for Health Statistics and funded by the Centers… View the Interactive10-17 YEAR OLDS
October 14, 2020
The latest National Survey of Children’s Health finds that 15.5% of U.S. youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity. View the Interactive HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSSeptember 25, 2020
15.5% of U.S. high school students have obesity, according to the latest data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. View the InteractiveADULTS
September 12, 2020
Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states. Mississippi has the highest rate, 40.8%. View the Interactive2-4 YEAR OLDS
November 21, 2019
The rate of obesity declined from 15.9% in 2010 to 13.9% in 2016 among 2- to 4-year-olds enrolled in the Special Supplemental NutritionProgram for…
View the Interactive NATIONAL OBESITY MONITORAugust 1, 2019
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is conducted every two years by the National Center for Health Statistics and funded by the Centers… View the InteractivePRIORITY POLICIES
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program, helping feed approximately 36 million Americanseach month.
WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is one of the nation’s largest federal nutrition programs, serving about 6.3 million participants. SCHOOL MEALS AND SNACKS Many children consume up to half their daily calories at school. Nationwide more than 29 million children participate in the National School Lunch Program and nearly 15 million participate in the School Breakfast Program.See All Policies
RECOMMENDATIONS
In the short term, modernizing and strengthening key policies is essential for America’s recovery from the pandemic. Longer-term reform to ensure programs and policies at all levels of government prioritize health and equity is critical for reducing disparities; creating healthier childcare settings, schools, and communities; and ensuring that all children can thrive. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers a set of recommendations as federal, state, and local leaders work to respond to the pandemic and create long-lasting changes that will help all children grow up healthy and at a healthyweight.
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FULL REPORT
STATE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY: PRIORITIZING CHILDREN’S HEALTH DURINGTHE PANDEMIC
This report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. It highlights promising strategies for prioritizing children’s health and improving equity in response to the pandemic and throughout recovery.Download Report
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