Obesity Declines Among Low-Income Preschoolers According to New CDC Vital Signs

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. After decades of rising rates, there are signs of progress in the fight against childhood obesity. Nineteen states and territories reported decreases in obesity among low-income preschoolers. Twenty states and Puerto Rico held steady at their current rate, and obesity increased slightly in three states. Still, 1 in 8 preschoolers is obese in the U.S. Children are five times more likely to be obese as an adult if they are overweight or obese between the ages of three and five years. Too many preschoolers are obese. CDC is encouraging state and local officials to step up efforts to drive down rates of childhood obesity. To learn how to help influence nutrition and physical activity in the places where young children live, learn, and play visit: www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/childhoodobesity     You are subscribed to CDC Vital Signs for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This information has recently been updated, and is now available.   Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. STAY CONNECTED:  CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube       This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)