The State of Childhood Obesity - Helping All Children Grow Up Healthy

Time 2021-01-12 19:12:32

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Richard BesserPresident CEO, RWJFJamie BusselSenior Program Officer, RWJFA message from Dr. Richard Besser and Jamie Bussel“We are at a moment in our history where because of this crisis, we can change policies that will truly change the nature of our communities. We can transform our cities and towns into communities of opportunity and not communities that lead to the health consequences we’re seeing today.”Watch The DiscussionExplore data interactives, read stories about how communities are responding to the pandemic, and find expert insights about promising strategies for helping all kids grow up healthy.See What s NewStories and Expert PerspectivesHear from experts about the impact of policies and programs in their communities, read interviews with researchers about data releases, and learn how some communities are taking action to help more children grow up healthy. Native American children havethe highest rates of obesity in the United States.These high rates of obesity can put them at greater risk for severe consequences See the Story The latest data from 2018 show that more than 37 million Americans, including 11 million children, are food insecure, meaning they are not able to See the Story Xavier Morales, Ph.D., MRP, executive director of the Praxis Project, is a longtime advocate for community-driven initiatives to improve health, justice, and racial equity. He See the Story Program and local offices continue to help children grow up healthy The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is one of See the Story A classroom full of toddlers dance and sing songs about growing up healthy and strong. Kindergartners plant, harvest and eat fava beans and broccoli with See the Story Santana Lee fostered and then adopted three of her younger cousins. Preparing meals for her adopted children became a serious challenge when COVID-19 forced schools See the StoryFast Facts About Childhood Obesity15.5%In 2018-19, 15.5% of youth ages 10 to 17 had obesity, according to the latest National Survey of Children’s Health.19.3%The 2017-18 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found 19.3% of kids ages 2 to 19 had obesity. $14BIn the U.S., childhood obesity alone is estimated to cost $14 billion annually in direct health expenses. The latest National Survey of Children’s Health finds that 15.5% of U.S. youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity. View the Interactive 15.5% of U.S. high school students have obesity, according to the latest data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. View the Interactive Adult obesity rates now exceed 35% in 12 states. Mississippi has the highest rate, 40.8%. View the Interactive The rate of obesity declined from 15.9% in 2010 to 13.9% in 2016 among 2- to 4-year-olds enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for View the Interactive The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is conducted every two years by the National Center for Health Statistics and funded by the Centers View the InteractivePriority PoliciesSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program, helping feed approximately 36 million Americans each month.Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ProgramThe Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is one of the nation’s largest federal nutrition programs, serving about 6.3 million participants.School Meals and SnacksMany children consume up to half their daily calories at school. Nationwide more than 29 million children participate in the National School Lunch Program and nearly 15 million participate in the School Breakfast Program. See All PoliciesRecommendationsIn the short term, modernizing and strengthening key policies is essential for America’s recovery from the pandemic. Longer-term reform to ensure programs and policies at all levels of government prioritize health and equity is critical for reducing disparities; creating healthier childcare settings, schools, and communities; and ensuring that all children can thrive. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers a set of recommendations as federal, state, and local leaders work to respond to the pandemic and create long-lasting changes that will help all children grow up healthy and at a healthy weight.Learn Morefull reportState of Childhood Obesity: Prioritizing Children s Health During the PandemicThis report, released in October 2020, presents the latest childhood obesity rates and trends, expert insights, relevant research, and policy developments, including emergency relief efforts to support major federal nutrition programs. It highlights promising strategies for prioritizing children’s health and improving equity in response to the pandemic and throughout recovery.Download Report Subscribe to our newsletter: Get the latest data releases, stories, and more direct to your inbox: We'd love to learn about your experience on the site. Please fill out our short survey Begin Survey

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