Making A Difference
2% Decrease—Obesity declined among toddlers in WIC aged 2 to years 4 years from 15.9% in 2010 to 13.9% in 2016.
40 States—Since 2010, 40 states have strengthened child care licensing regulations by incorporating high-impact obesity prevention standards.
10%—The percentage of US adults meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline significantly increased from 44% in 2008 to 54% in 2018.
5,900+—Since 2010, 5,946 schools obtained and offered salad bars to almost 3 million children to increase healthy fruit and vegetable options.
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Page last reviewed: March 3, 2021