Overweight & Obesity
Self-reported adult obesity prevalence by race, ethnicity, and location
Building on previous Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration projects
ECE settings can support healthy eating and physical activity among young children.
Adults with severe obesity are more likely to develop complications from the flu.
CDC’s Obesity efforts focus on policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone.
Defining childhood overweight and obesity, facts, causes and health consequences
Defining adult overweight and obesity, facts, causes and health consequences
Obesity prevention strategies to create an environment that supports healthy lifestyles
Healthy Weight
Healthy Weight
Staying in control of your weight contributes to good health now and as you age.
State and Local Programs
Check out the latest state initiatives and news related to nutrition, physical activity, overweight and obesity.
Notes on Language and Images:
We encourage the use of person-first language (e.g., “adults with obesity” or “20% of children ages 12-19 have obesity” and not “obese adults” nor “20% of children are obese”) when discussing topics like obesity and other chronic diseases, as well as respectful images.
The Obesity Action Coalition has more information – please see the Guidelines for Media Portrayals of Individuals Affected by Obesitypdf iconexternal icon.
