Stats and Facts of Obesity

The following are some facts and statistics about the present childhood obesity epidemic:

Childhood obesity is out of control. In 1982 a mere 4 % of children were overweight. This number rose to 16% in 1994. As of 2001 25 % of all white children and 33% of African American and Hispanic children were overweight. Hospital costs associated with childhood obesity went from $35 Million (1979) to $127 Million (1999)

Early signs of type II diabetes (impaired glucose intolerance) are showing up in one in four overweight children. 60% of overweight children already have one risk factor for heart disease.

85% of children dianosed with type II diabetes are obese the shocking fact about this is that between 8%-45% of newly diagnosed cases of childhood diabetes are type II. 4% of Childhood diabetes was type II in 1990, that number has risen to approximately 20%.

These facts and statistics are shocking. Here is some support if you are dealing with this situation:
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
This is another helpful site. Children are not the only ones at risk.
Anne Collins Weightloss Program

References: www.annecollins.com