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Obesity, Nutrition, andPhysical Activity
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionRapid Increases in Adult Obesity in the U.S.BRFSS: 1990, 1999, 2009
Chart description: Maps showing the United States and how obesity has increased in the adult population since 1990. In 1990, there were no states with 15-19% of adults being obese. In 1999, there were more than 20 states with 15-19% of adults being obese and 18 states with 20-24% of adults being obese. In 2009, there were 10 states with more than 30% of adults being obese. 2Rapid Increases in Obesity Among U.S. YouthNHANES 1963-2008
National Health Examination Surveys II (ages 6-11) and III (ages 12-17).National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I, II, III and 1999-2008.www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htm.Chart description: The graph shows the tremendous increase in childhood obesity from 1963 (approximately 4% of 6-11 year-olds were considered obese) to 1988-94 (approximately 7% of 2-5 year-olds were obese, 10% of 12-19 year-olds and 12% of 6-11 year-olds) to 2008 (approximately 10% of 2-5 year-olds, 18% of 12-19 year-olds and 20% of 6-11 year-olds).3Shifts in Dietary patterns in the United StatesRelative prices of more healthful foods have increased faster than prices for less healthful foods.Increased portion sizeIncreased consumption of processed foods typically higher in sodiumIncreased schools vending and a la carte foods
Active Transportation by Youth has DecreasedMode for Trips to School National Personal Transportation Survey
McDonald NC. Am J Prev Med 2007;32:509.Chart description: The graph shows the percent of trips to school made by various forms of transportation from 1969-2001. In 1969, approximately 2% of trips were by public transit, 18% by car, 38% by bus and 41% by walking/biking. By 1990, approximately 5% were by public transit, 18% by walking/biking, 37% by bus and 40% by car. In 2001, 1% by public transit, 13% by walking/biking, 30% by bus and 55% by car.5Increased TV Viewing Increases Childhood Obesity Prevalence$1.6 billion/year spent on marketing of foods and beverages to youth$745 million on televisionTelevision viewing associated with consumption of foods advertised on television70% children 8-18 years and 30% children