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.
Basics About Childhood Obesity
How is childhood obesity measured? What are the health risks?
Childhood Obesity Facts
How many children in the United States are obese?
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.
Child and Teen BMI Calculator
Use the child and teen BMI calculator for children ages 2 through 19 years old.
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