Did you know?
- 1 in every 6 girls is obese or overweight
- 1 in 3 teens gets pregnant
- 1 in 4 girls in grades 9-12 currently smoke
- 1 in 3 adolescent girls will experience:
- depression
- anxiety
- eating disorders
- 1 in 4 high school girls reports she does not like herself
- Middle school teenagers who are physically active and play on sports teams are more satisfied with their life and feel healthier.
The CDC offers in-depth Childhood Obesity Facts and health effects of childhood obesity, prevention as well as key resources.
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