Childhood Obesity & Hunger

Statistics on Childhood Obesity and Health
(Source: Texas Department of State Health Services)

Childhood Obesity US State Rankings
(PDF Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT)
Texas children are ranked the 12th most obese in the country in this study.

Childhood Hunger
(Source: Capital Area Food Bank)
Statistics on hunger in Central Texas.

Did you know?

A recent survey of kids in our Meals for Kids program had the following findings:

  • Almost half of the kids reported that they seldom to never have a dinner meal at home
  • One-third of the kids reported going to bed hungry on a regular basis
  • Most said their Meals for Kids meal was the only time they received fresh fruits and vegetables  

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