Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity INFOGRAPHICS OBESITY BY GENDER The percentage of overweight children is increasing at an alarming rate. 22.7% BOYS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 2 out of 3 don't get any daily physical activity. 17.4% The current GIRLS generation of children could potentially live shorter lives than their parents. 96% of elementary POOR EATING HABITS schools offer no physical education classes. Adolescents consume more calories from sugar- sweetened beverages and fruit juices. More than half of these beverages are consumed at home. Time spent in front of a screen during adolescence is associated with increased obesity. 7 hours is the amount Snacks sizes have grown larger. of time kids spend in front of TV or computer screens daily.