Childhood Obesity

Rhode Island Numbers

• One in five children start kindergarten being overweight
• Less than half (42%) of youths in those grades are meeting current physical activity recommendations
• Less than one in five (19%) of youths eat fruits and vegetables five or more times per day
• More than a quarter (27%) of youths watch three or more hours of tv per day (more)

Proportion of Overweight and Obese Children by Gender and Age/School - 2007

Source: Eat Smart Move More, Rhode Island: A Plan for Action 2010-2015, figure 3