Little Steps, Big Health

What is Childhood Obesity?  Childhood obesity is a medical condition in which a child is above a healthy weight for their age, height, and sex. Medically it is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex in children 2 years and older.  Generally it can be caused by many factors, which can include genetics, family and home environments, social determinants of health, cultural factors, lifestyle factors and choices, and other health conditions.  Why should we care?  Childhood obesity is an ongoing and growing issue, according to the CDC, in the U.S., about 1 in 5 children and adolescents have obesity. Also according to the CDC, " From 2017 to March 2020, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. children and adolescents was 19.7%1. This means that approximately 14.7 million U.S. youths aged 2–19 years have obesity. "  Obesity is also known to affect some groups more than others, including adolescents, Hispanic and non-Hispa...

Our mission Childhood obesity is an increasingly urgent public health issue that is impacting children across various communities. This movement seeks to address the problem from a holistic perspective, focusing on how parents, families, and communities can collectively contribute to creating lasting change. By raising awareness and promoting action, we aim to tackle childhood obesity through several key approaches: improving nutritional awareness, encouraging regular physical activity, fostering community engagement, and enhancing education on the broader implications of the issue. Through a unified, informed effort, we can empower individuals and communities to make healthier choices and ensure that future generations thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.