Nutrition and Obesity
A paradox in children’s health: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show nearly one-third of America’s children are overweight, yet hunger organizations report one in six young children live on the brink of hunger in 26 states in the U.S.
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Barriers to Obesity Prevention in Head Start
About one-third of children who enter Head Start are overweight or obese. But the study finds that Head Start program directors lack the money, time and knowledge to adequately address child obesity.
The Nation’s Children 2010
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
Identifying the “Tipping Point”Age for Overweight Pediatric Patients
The study indicates that the "tipping point" in determining obesity occurs within the first two years of a child's life.
Food Environment Atlas
The Web-based mapping tool enables comparisons of 90 indicators of the food environment among U.S. counties.
“Rx for Hunger: Affordable Housing”
The report examines the crucial role of subsidized housing in protecting young children from food insecurity.
“Stress in America 2009”
The nationwide survey suggests that stress and worry are having more of an impact on young people than parents believe.
“A Look at Community Schools”
An overview of community schools in the United States and how such programs can decrease poverty’s detrimental effect on students.
“Availability of Less Nutritious Snack Foods and Beverages in Secondary Schools: Selected states, 2002 – 2008”
Data on changes in the percentage of schools in which students could not purchase less nutritious foods and beverages.
"Poverty in the United States: The New Census Poverty Figures"
The share of Americans living in poverty jumped to 13.2 percent in 2008 -- up significantly from 12.5 percent the year before, new Census Bureau data reveal. The Urban Insititute offers an array of timely analyses into the circumstances of nearly 40 million poor men, women and children.
"Expenditures on Children by Families, 2008"
A report on the most recent estimates on annual child-rearing expenses for husband-wife and single-parent families.
20th Annual KIDS COUNT Data Book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book features national and state profiles of children’s well-being.
"Obesity Prevalence Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children -- United States, 1998 -- 2008"
This CDC study indicates that among low-income, preschool-aged children, the prevalence of obesity increased from 1998 -- 2003, but stabilized from 2003 -- 2008. However, major racial and ethnic differences persist.
NUTRITION AND OBESITY RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Nutrition and Obesity, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
New Data Available in the KIDS COUNT Data Center
The Data Center offers new data on household education levels and children in immigrant families.
"Differences in Prevalence of Obesity Among Black, White, and Hispanic Adults -- United States, 2006 -- 2008"
The prevalence of obesity in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past three decades, and certain racial/ethnic populations have been affected disproportionally.
