With reports indicating that obesity rates are starting to level off in children, why is there concern about continuing to address it?
Obesity rates in children and adolescents are 3 to 4 times higher than they were 30-40 years ago. Among elementary school students in NYS, 38-43 percent are overweight or obese; 20-24 percent are obese while an additional 18-19 percent are overweight. Among low-income children, aged 2-5 years, 32 percent are overweight or obesity; 15 percent are obese and another 17 percent are overweight. One third of children are overweight or obese. Among adults, obesity rates are continuing to increase. Currently 25 percent of New York adults are obese and another 35% are overweight. Adults who are overweight or obese still need help to lose weight and/or avoid gaining excess weight. The Healthy People 2010 goal for obesity rates in adults is less than15%, and for obesity in children, the goal is less than 5%.
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