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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Trends, Statistics, and National Initiatives

Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the U.S., with 16.9% of children classified as obese from 2009-2010. This translates to around 5 million children, disproportionately affecting boys. In Kansas, 31% of children are obese or overweight, slightly below the national average. Efforts to combat this epidemic include programs like the National School Lunch Program, Chefs Move to Schools, and initiatives encouraging physical activity such as NFL Play60 and Let’s Move. Together, these programs aim to foster healthier lifestyles among children nationwide.

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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Trends, Statistics, and National Initiatives

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  1. Childhood Obesity

  2. The Facts and trends • In 2009-2010 16.9% of children were obese • 16.9% = 5 million,7 million boys in U.S.

  3. The Facts and trends In 2009-2010 35.7% of adults were obese.

  4. Where kansas ranks Ranks 30th overall 31% of children in Kansas are obese or overweight, compared to 31.6% national average (1, 2)

  5. 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)

  6. 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

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