Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago.
A Growing Problem
What causes childhood obesity? Why focus on food and physical activity environments?
Strategies and Solutions
What can states, communities, and individuals do to help prevent childhood obesity?
Related Feature
Children's Food Environment State Indicator Report, 2011 [PDF-768k]
This report compiles data about food access, regulations and policies that, if improved, may positively impact childhood obesity.
Making Health Easier: Healthy Habits in Childcare
This video highlights the efforts of one educational organization, Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP), to keep kids healthy at an early age.
Child and Teen BMI Calculator
Use the child and teen BMI calculator for children ages 2 through 19 years old.
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