Reports and Statistics
Physical Activity Guidelines Mid Course Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth (PDF | 2.20 MB)DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
This 5-year follow-up report to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans identifies strategies to increase physical activity in youth across a variety of settings. This report and related infographic (PDF | 1.27MB) provide information to help youth get the 60 minutes or more of recommended physical activity daily. March 2013.
Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PDF | 315 KB)DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS) and the Pregnancy Surveillance System (PNSS) are program-based surveillance systems that monitor the nutritional status of low-income infants, children, and women in federally funded maternal and child health programs.
Effects on Childhood Obesity of Participation in Multiple Federal Nutrition Assistance ProgramsGeorgia State University and Southern Methodist University.
Investigates the relationships between participation in the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and childhood
obesity. Findings show simultaneous participation in all three programs is unrelated to childhood obesity in low-income households. Click on PDF (629 KB) for full text article. March 2012
Physical Activity Levels Among Children Aged 9-13 Years: United States, 2002
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Presents data from the Youth Media Campaign Longitudinal Survey, which provides a baseline assessment of physical activity levels among children aged 9-13.
Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2007-2008DHHS. CDC. National Center for Health Statistics.
Discusses trends in prevalence of overweight and obesity from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and prior NHANES surveys.
YRBSS: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance SystemDHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults.
Body Mass Index Measurement in Schools: BMI Executive Summary (PDF | 1.6 MB)DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Addresses the role of schools in preventing childhood obesity. Provides guidance for school-based BMI measurement programs. Full report is available in the December 2007 Journal of School Health (PDF|1.5 MB).
Ecological Predictors and Developmental Outcomes of Persistent Childhood Overweight (PDF | 202KB)USDA. Economic Research Service.
This study uses data to examine predictors of persistent childhood overweight and associated academic and socioemotional outcomes. Results show that socioeconomic status, gender, race, and behavioral and environmental factors influence risk of persistent overweight. June 2008
Parental Time, Role Strain, and Children's Fat Intake and Obesity-Related Outcomes (PDF | 925KB)USDA. Economic Research Service.
This study uses a unique dataset to examine parental influence on children's dietary intake and whether or not the children will become obese. The study shows that household income, parents' time spent with children, and parents' work experiences significantly affect children's energy and fat intake and obesity-related outcomes.
Expert Committee Recommendations on the Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity (PDF | 63.4 KB)American Medical Association. Expert Committee
The Expert Committee of the American Medical Association (AMA) presented 22 recommendations on the Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity, many of the recommendation match community nutrition goals.
An Integrative Approach to Addressing Childhood Overweight: Inclusion of Parenting Information in Nutrition Education ProgramsJournal of Extension Vol 45, Number 3, June 2007.
Researches the need for parenting resources in nutrition education. Includes recommendations for providing parents and educators with researched-based information on child development and effective family interactions related to nutrition and health behaviors.
Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and ObesityAmerican Academy of Pediatrics.
Policy Statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics published in 2003. A statement of reaffirmation for this policy was published on February 1, 2007. A supplement article titled, Expert Committee Recommendations Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity: Summary Report (PDF 1.1MB) was published in January, 2007.
Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity: How Do We Measure Up?The National Academies. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board.
Report Brief from the Institute of Medicine examines the progress made by obesity prevention initiatives in the United States from 2004 to 2006. Full text of the book is available to read on-line .
Catalogue of Surveillance Systems (Childhood Obesity Research)National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research.
Provides a one-stop, web-based catalogue of existing surveillance systems that contain data relevant to childhood obesity research. Includes data at local, state, and national levels on a range of variables.
The Effect of Food and Beverage Prices on Children's WeightsUSDA. Economic Research Service.
This report examines the effects of food prices on children's BMI. The study showed that, on average, higher prices for soda, 100 percent juices, starchy vegetables, and sweet snacks are associated with lower BMIs. Additionally, lower prices for dark green vegetables and lowfat milk were also found to be associated with reduced BMI