1 out of every 4 children is overweight or obese...
Type 2 Diabetes among children increased 33% nationally
Overweight & Obesity among children and teens has reached epidemic proportions
More than 4.5 million kids or 11% of youngsters ages 6 to 17 - are now clinically obese according to the latest government studies
University of Pennsylvania researchers found kids spend an average of 4.5 hours a day staring at a video screen
Overweight children are more likely than normal weight children to have 2 risk factors for heart disease high blood pressure and high levels of blood cholesterol. They also show greater risk of respiratory disease, diabetes and orthopedic problems
40 % of obese 7-year-olds and 70% of obese adolescents become obese adults
Proper nutrition, physical fitness and weight control in children are crucial for social, emotional and psychological development
