Childhood Obesity

Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Results from the National Survey of Children's Health, show that in 2023-2024, 16.1% of youth ages 6 to 17 had obesity.

Explore childhood obesity-related data by demographic.

Obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during their youth and as adults. They are more likely to have risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes compared to other children and adolescents.

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Childhood Obesity Resources

• Child and Teen BMI Categories
• Childhood Obesity: What Parents Need to Know
• Childhood Overweight and Obesity (CDC)
• Healthy Meals and Physical Activity
• How to Assess Overweight Status in Children: A Training Guide