Childhood Obesity Issues Presentation
Obesity Epidemic - Specific Childhood Population Issues
- Obesity and overweight issues affects more than 30% of all children in the U.S.
- Obesity affects children and teens from all racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Overweight children have more than tripled since 1990.
- Overweight boys between 6-11 years of age has tripled.
- Obesity has a severe impact on children and teens self-esteem and self-image.
- Obese children are 80-90% more likely to be obese or overweight adults.
- Obese and overweight children are 85% more likely to miss an additional 10-18 days of school annually than those students who were not obese or overweight.
- Obese and overweight children are more likely to have learning problems.
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