One of the seven American teenagers are obese, new data show
A new report details the economic and racial disparities in the national obesity rate of childhood.
New data presented in a report from theRobert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) reveals that nearly one teenagers in seven ages 10 to 17 have obested.
The report, calledState of childhood obesity: prioritize the health of children during the pandemic, shines a light on the highest disproportionatelyObesity rate Among non-white children. Currently, the national obesity rate of young people between 10 and 17 years old is 15.5%. However, this figure is higher in black (22.9%), Hispanic (20.7%) and Native American children (28.5%). (In touch:21 best healthy cooking hacks of all time)
Starks ethnic and racial disparities are not only thoughtful in obesity data, but also in the most negatively affected communities by Covid-19.Emerging search connected obesity with ahigh risk to have severe symptoms of the disease, according to the report. Young people from households below the level of federal poverty are also more than twice as likely to have obesity than those at the top of the income levels.
"We have seen these disparities for decades with respect to children's obesity rates," said RWFJ Jamie Bussel's Main Program Officer in a statement. "This year, we have also seen people of color and low-income people strike the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic. In both cases, these results reflect decades of divestment in specific communities and specific groups. Of people, often driven by the systemic system. Racism and discrimination that are still widespread in our society. "
A key to reducing the rate of obesity is to recognize that "so much to do with the possibilities of making healthy choices", Dr. Richard Besser, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJF,noted. The Foundation recommends that the Congress increase the maximum level of registration allowance of a minimum of 15% per person in response to the pandemic.
"We will break down the barriers that keep our communities so separated that prevent people from having chances," said Besser.
Recently, the USDA has announced that it will extend its free summer summer meal program until June 30, 2021 instead of choking it at the end of 2020.
"As our Route Nation and people return to work, it remains essential that our children continue to receive safe, healthy and nutritious foods," said Sonny Lost Agriculture SecretaryFood News News.
