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Fact Sheets
Childhood Obesity
CDC, Adolescent and School Health
The Obesity Fact Sheets contain results from the Youth Risk Behavior
Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles (Profiles) related to the obesity
epidemic among youth.
Physical
Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic
Diseases and Obesity: At A Glance 2007
Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of death in
2002 in the United States. The prolonged illness and disability
associated with many chronic diseases also decreases the quality of life
for millions of Americans. Much of the chronic disease burden is
preventable. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to
obesity and a number of chronic diseases, including some cancers,
cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Nutrition
and the Health of Young People
CDC, Adolescent and School Health
Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software.
* Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
Page last updated: May 22, 2007
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
