Rising obesity rates are dangerous for adults and children

In King County, nearly one in three children in middle and high school is overweight or obese and that number is growing. About 55% of King County adults are either overweight or obese (2009). These rates are even higher in low income communities and communities of color, an outcome largely due to the poor relative health of the communities that these populations reside in. 

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death. Being overweight or obese leads to many health problems, such as Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, “adult” diseases now affecting children.

Sugar-sweetened  beverages are a major contributor to obesity and poor health

Children who drink two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day are more likely to be overweight than those who consume healthier alternatives such as milk or water.Enough with the scary headlines...join our campaign and help end childhood obesity within a generation.

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