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Childhood Obesity. The Facts and trends. In 2009-2010 16.9% of children were obese 16.9% = 5 million,7 million boys in U.S. The Facts and trends. In 2009-2010 35.7% of adults were obese. Where kansas ranks. Ranks 30 th overall
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The Facts and trends • In 2009-2010 16.9% of children were obese • 16.9% = 5 million,7 million boys in U.S.
The Facts and trends In 2009-2010 35.7% of adults were obese.
Where kansas ranks Ranks 30th overall 31% of children in Kansas are obese or overweight, compared to 31.6% national average (1, 2)
What’s being done nationally • Nutrition • National School Lunch Program(3) • Chefs Move to Schools(4) • HealthierUS Schools Challenge(6) • Physical Activity • NFL Play60 • Jump Rope for Heart • Let’s Move(5)
References and websites • 1. http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/health/childhood-obesity-trends-state-rates.aspx • 2. http://childhealthdata.org/docs/nsch-docs/kansas-pdf.pdf • 3. http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/ • 4. http://www.chefsmovetoschools.org/ • 5. http://www.letsmove.gov/healthy-schools • 6. http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthierus/index.html