Childhood Obesity in Nevada

According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 1 in 3 American children and teens is overweight or obese, placing them at a greater risk of developing a variety of health problems that previously were not seen until adulthood, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, and excess weight at a young age have been linked to higher and earlier death rates in adulthood. Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Nevada, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health reported in 2013:
•36.8% of children are overweight or obese
•16.8% of children are overweight
•20% of children are obese