According to the American Obesity Association, more than 30% of United States children, youth, and
adolescents are currently oveweight or obese.
Over the past 3 decades. the rate of childhood obesity has doubled while
the incident of obesity in teenagers has tripled.
It is estimated that more than 9 million children under the age of 18, or 1 in 5 United
States kids, are currently overweight.
The America Obesity Association also reports that the childhood overweight concern is the most
common nutritional disorder effecting U.S. based children and adolescents and one of the most prevalent problems
seen by pediatricians.
According to the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children, communities spanning from predominantly
African-America, Hispanic and White children are experiencing obesity rates ranging from 24-40%.
Pro-Motion Sports and the International Youth Conditioning Association
(IYCA) has begun providing solutions for local children and parents to help curb the rise
of this national trend.
