Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. Today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. – Higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. – Predicted that one-third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. – Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems. Childhood Obesity

Survey Methodology Virginia Youth Survey Assistance from CDC Students ages 13 to 18 enrolled in high school grades 9 – 12 Youth were surveyed in Fall 2011 Provides comparison to other states and national data Virginia Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey Formatted using CDC-validated survey questions Students ages 10 to 16 enrolled middle school grades 6 – 8 Youth were surveyed from September 2011 through May 2012 Next surveys will be administered in Fall 2013

2011 Virginia Youth Survey Virginia High School Overweight/Obesity High school obesity rates High school overweight rates

Virginia High School Overweight/Obesity 2011 Virginia Youth Survey 1 out of 4 high school girls is considered overweight or obese. 1 out of 3 high school boys is considered overweight or obese.

2011 Virginia Youth Survey and 2012 Virginia Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey Comparing Age Groups 12% Middle school Obesity prevalence 11% High school Obesity prevalence

Middle School Overweight and Obesity by Region 2012, Virginia Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey, VFHY

Obesity is a multi-factoral problem American lifestyles have drastically changed Virginia Youth Health Behaviors

Fruit and Vegetable Intake 83% of high school students did not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day Virginia Youth Survey