An initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

State of Childhood Obesity

We are focused on building a healthier nation for the next generation.

Our Approach

The State of Childhood Obesity collects the best-available data on childhood obesity rates, synthesizes and makes recommendations on key policies to prevent obesity, and highlights stories of action from across the country. The State of Childhood Obesity is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Methodology

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About Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States. In partnership with others, we are working to develop a Culture of Health rooted in equity that provides every individual with a fair and just opportunity to thrive, no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have.

Additional Resources

For additional data and information regarding obesity, explore the links below.

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