Key Facts about Childhood Overweight and Obesity in the Latino Community

Author:	Brad Johnson
Contact:	Jennifer Ng'andu
Date:	Jun 24, 2008
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Topic:	Health and Family Support
Policies:	Healthy Foods, Healthy Families, Latino Children’s Health

Summary

According to recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) data from 2003-2006, overall rates of childhood overweight are leveling. However, the rate of obesity among Latino children continues to be disproportionately high compared to other American children. This fact sheet shows that obese Latino children are highly likely to suffer from such health complications as low self-esteem, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension.