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.
(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.
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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