Childhood Obesity
childhood OBESITY
Childhood obesity is a pressing issue in today's
society. Obesity rates in the past three decades have
tripled. Children in America are at a significantly
higher risk of becoming obese or overweight. Not only
does this cause health issues later in their lives but it
causes children to live a life that could not be fulfilling.
Obesity Increase in Boys
1988-1994 2007-2008
NON-HISPANIC
WHITE BOYS 11.6% 16.7%
NON-HISPANIC
BLACK BOYS 10.7% 19.8%
MEXICAN
AMERICAN BOYS 14.1% 26.8%
Obesity Increase in Girls
1988-1994 2007-2008
NON-HISPANIC
WHITE GIRLS 8.9% 14.5%
NON-HISPANIC
BLACK GIRLS 16.3% 29.2%
MEXICAN
AMERICAN GIRLS 13.4% 17.4%
1 in 3 CHILDREN ARE OVER WEIGHT
PORTIONS 2 TO 5 TIMES BIGGER
33% WATCH MORE THAN 3 HOURS OF TV
SNACK SIZES HAVE GROWN
KIDS EAT 50% OF RECOMMENDED VEGETABLES
1/3 OF MEALS ARE FAST FOOD
30% MORE IN HEALTH COST
SOLUTIONS
DRINK LESS POP MORE WATER
CHOOSE HEALTHIER CHOICES
INCREASE ACTIVE PLAY 60 MINUTES
With statistics pointing to childhood obesity rates on
the continuing rise Americans need to do something.
Americans are responsible for the future of these
children. Americans need to take action and become
informed about what is happening and provide
healthier options for these children. childhood OBESITY Childhood obesity is a pressing issue in today's society. Obesity rates in the past three decades have tripled. Children in America are at a significantly higher risk of becoming obese or overweight. Not only does this cause health issues later in their lives but it causes children to live a life that could not be fulfilling. Obesity Increase In Boys Obesity Increase In Girls 1988-1994 1988-1994 2007-2008 2007-2008 29.2% 26.8% 19.8% 17.4% 16.7% 14.5% 16.3% 14.1% 13.4% 8.9% 10.7% 11.6% NON-HISPANIC NON-HISPANIC MEXICAN- NON-HISPANIC NON-HISPANIC MEXICAN- WHITE BOYS BLACK BOYS AMERICAN BOYS WHITE GIRLS BLACK GIRLS AMERICAN GIRLS CHILDREN m3- ARE OVER WEIGHT PORTIONS 2 TO 5 TIMES BIGGER 33% WATCH3 SNACK SIZES HAVE MORE THAN HOURS OF TV GROWN KIDS EAT DRINK LESS POP MORE WATER 50% OF RECOMMENDED VEGETABLES RECIPE OUR 19EMEALS 3 FAST FOOD CHOOSE HEALTHIER CHOICES ARE BURGER KING 30% MORE IN HEALTH COST INCREASE ACTIVE 60 PLAY MINUTES With statistics pointing to childhood obesity rates on the continuing rise Americans need to do something. Americans are responsible for the future of these children. Americans need to take action and become informed about what is happening and provide healthier options for these children. QUALITY IS SOLUTIONS childhood OBESITY Childhood obesity is a pressing issue in today's society. Obesity rates in the past three decades have tripled. Children in America are at a significantly higher risk of becoming obese or overweight. Not only does this cause health issues later in their lives but it causes children to live a life that could not be fulfilling. Obesity Increase In Boys Obesity Increase In Girls 1988-1994 1988-1994 2007-2008 2007-2008 29.2% 26.8% 19.8% 17.4% 16.7% 14.5% 16.3% 14.1% 13.4% 8.9% 10.7% 11.6% NON-HISPANIC NON-HISPANIC MEXICAN- NON-HISPANIC NON-HISPANIC MEXICAN- WHITE BOYS BLACK BOYS AMERICAN BOYS WHITE GIRLS BLACK GIRLS AMERICAN GIRLS CHILDREN m3- ARE OVER WEIGHT PORTIONS 2 TO 5 TIMES BIGGER 33% WATCH3 SNACK SIZES HAVE MORE THAN HOURS OF TV GROWN KIDS EAT DRINK LESS POP MORE WATER 50% OF RECOMMENDED VEGETABLES RECIPE OUR 19EMEALS 3 FAST FOOD CHOOSE HEALTHIER CHOICES ARE BURGER KING 30% MORE IN HEALTH COST INCREASE ACTIVE 60 PLAY MINUTES With statistics pointing to childhood obesity rates on the continuing rise Americans need to do something. Americans are responsible for the future of these children. Americans need to take action and become informed about what is happening and provide healthier options for these children. QUALITY IS SOLUTIONS
Childhood Obesity
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