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

Additional Nutrition Pages:
• Nutrition Division Homepage
• A–Z Index of Topics and Services
• Dietetic Internship
• WIC- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

Fact Sheets:
• A - Z List of All Fact Sheets
• Added Sugar
• Child Development
• Choosing Quality Childcare


Related Links:
• American Dietetic Association
• BMI - Body Mass Index Calculator (CDC)
• Child Health Topics
• Five-A-Day Program
• Food Allergy Network
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Overweight and Obesity
• Physical Activity (CDC)
• Sesame Street - Healthy Habits for Life
• US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• More Public Health Links and Books
• Overweight and Obesity (CDC)

Kids Pages:
• Food Pyramid for Kids
• Fruit and Veggies More Matters
• PBS Kids
• Veg TV
• WIC Pages for Kids

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