标题:State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity Among Children Aged 2–4 Years Enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — United States, 2010–2016
摘要:What is already known about this topic? Among children aged 2–4 years enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), obesity prevalence decreased from 15.9% in 2010 to 13.9% in 2016 and during 2010–2014, decreased in 34 of the 56 WIC state or territory agencies. What is added by this report? During 2010–2016, statistically significant decreases in obesity prevalence among WIC beneficiaries aged 2–4 years occurred in 41 of 56 WIC state or territory agencies; obesity prevalence ranged from 7.8% to 19.8%. What are the implications for public health practice? To accelerate these trends, expanded positive changes in multiple settings to promote healthy eating and physical activity for young children are needed.
关键词:Obesity Among WIC Enrolled Children Aged 2 to 4; Childhood Obesity Rates; WIC Childhood Obesity; Children's Health; Obesity and Overweight; MMWR; Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report