Childhood Obesity
Nearly one quarter of high school children in Mississippi are obese. We're working to change that.
Obesity among Mississippi students and children has historically been among the highest in the nation. Mississippi children eat less nutritious meals and get less physical activity today than in the past, and it's creating a future of chronic disease and shorter life.
Data from surveys of high school students show that:
Obesity in Mississippi teens has fallen in recent years, significant progress in this difficult problem. Schools are changing their approach to nutrition and exercise, and parents are getting educated about healthy living for their children and themselves. We're still learning about the causes of obesity and how to address them, but we've also learned that eating right, getting active, and involving parents can lead to progress and a better future.
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surveys | https://nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline/App/Results.aspx?TT=G&OUT=0&SID=HS&QID=QQ&LID=MS&YID=2015&LID2=XX&YID2=2015&COL=&ROW1=&ROW2=&HT=QQ&LCT=&FS=S1&FR=R1&FG=G1&FSL=&FRL=&FGL=&PV=&C1=MS2015&C2=XX2015&QP=G&DP=1&VA=CI&CS=N&SYID=&EYID=&SC=DEFAULT&SO=ASC&pf=1&TST=True | |
5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables | http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/get-kids-to-eat-fruits-and-vegetables | |
meal planning and shopping ideas | http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/planning-and-shopping-with-fruits-and-vegetables | |
low-calorie, low-cost recipes | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,213,155,html ok | |
Nutrition and Healthy Eating | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,213,html ok | |
Community Strategies to Prevent Obesity | https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/community_strategies_guide.pdf |
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