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Childhood obesity
is growing at an alarming rate in the U.S., with an estimated 15% of children
classified as overweight.
The complications
of childhood obesity often become chronic diseases in adulthood, including
high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems,osteoarthritis
and premature death. An estimated 61 percent of U.S. adults are either
overweight or obese
The problems stem
from lack of physical activity and intake of too many calories. A primary
objective of Tri-County Health Department's Nutrition Division is to reduce
the incidence of childhood obesity through encouraging good nutrition
and physical activity.
• Learn More
about Nutrition
and Activity
• Learn more about Overweight
/ Obesity
• Learn More about Physical
Activity
Inspirational
Worksheets:
• 100 Ways to Add
2000 Steps
• 100 Ways to
Eat Healthier
• 100 Ways to
Family Success
• Activity
Conversion – Adult
• Activity
Conversion – Children
• Quick Steps: Using a
Step Counter
• Tracking Your Progress
with
• America
On the Move
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