The National Survey of Children's Health. Overweight and Physical Activity Among Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation (2005)

This chartbook presents findings on overweight and physical activity among children, including national- and state-level information on the health and well-being of children, their families, neighborhood environments, and their use of health services. It examines the importance of healthy body weight and regular physical activity, addressing risk factors and possible implications for inadequacy. The chartbook includes figures, tables and an appendix.