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Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled.

Childhood Obesity. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. Today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. Higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese.

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Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled.

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  1. Childhood Obesity • Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. • Today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. • Higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. • Predicted that one-third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. • Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems.

  2. Survey Methodology Virginia Youth Survey • Assistance from CDC • Students ages 13 to 18 enrolled in high school grades 9 – 12 • Youth were surveyed in Fall 2011 • Provides comparison to other states and national data Virginia Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey • Formatted using CDC-validated survey questions • Students ages 10 to 16 enrolled middle school grades 6 – 8 • Youth were surveyed from September 2011 through May 2012 Next surveys will be administered in Fall 2013

  3. Virginia High School Overweight/Obesity High school obesity rates High school overweight rates 2011 Virginia Youth Survey

  4. Virginia High School Overweight/Obesity high school girls is considered overweight or obese. 1 out of 4 1 out of 3 high school boys is considered overweight or obese. 2011 Virginia Youth Survey

  5. Comparing Age Groups Middle school Obesity prevalence 12% 11% High school Obesity prevalence 2011 Virginia Youth Survey and 2012 Virginia Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey

  6. Middle School Overweight and Obesity by Region 2012, Virginia Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey, VFHY

  7. Virginia Youth Health Behaviors • Obesity is a multi-factoral problem • American lifestyles have drastically changed

  8. Fruit and Vegetable Intake of high school students did not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day. 83% 2011 Virginia Youth Survey

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