In 2003-2004, 17.1% of US children and adolescents were overweight.
- Research indicates an increase in the prevalence of overweight in female children and adolescents from 13.8% in 1999-2000 to 16.0% in 2003-2004 and an increase in the prevalence of overweight in male children and adolescents from 14.0% to 18.2%.
- From 1999-2004 the prevalence of overweight among children and adolescents increased. This suggests that increases in body weight are continuing in children and adolescents.
Ogden, Cynthia L., Carroll, Margaret D., Curtin, Lester R., McDowell, Margaret A.,Tabak, Carolyn J. and Flegal, Katherine M. “Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight in the United States: 1999-2004.” Journal of the American Medical Association. 295 (2006):1549-1555.
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