The fight against obesity has actually decreased in lower income families.
Extreme Obesity and Obesity decline among low-income preschool children •
Why is this?
Government funding programs such as Head Start or WIC have been making increasing efforts to battle against childhood obesity.
Below are two buttons to press to find local Head Start and WIC services near you. There are certain regulations to this programs so call to see if this programs applies to your current financial situation.
Extreme Obesity and Obesity decline among low-income preschool children •
- The prevalence of extreme obesity: o From 2003 through 2010, decreased slightly from 2.22% to 2.07%
- From 1998 through 2003, increased from 1.75% to 2.22%
- The prevalence of obesity: o From 2003 through 2010, decreased slightly from 15.21% to 14.94%
- From 1998 through 2003, increased from 13.05% to 15.21%
Why is this?
Government funding programs such as Head Start or WIC have been making increasing efforts to battle against childhood obesity.
Below are two buttons to press to find local Head Start and WIC services near you. There are certain regulations to this programs so call to see if this programs applies to your current financial situation.