Facts & Figures
What percentage of U.S. children are considered obese?
About 1 in 5, or 20%
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should children have daily?
5 or more
How many minutes of physical activity are recommended daily for children ages 6–17?
What is 60 minutes?
Which government program provides nutrition standards for meals in schools and childcare centers?
What is CACFP - Child and Adult Care Food Program
True or False: Children will always “outgrow” their extra weight.
What is false?
True or False: Childhood obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s
True
Which food group do most U.S. children under-consume?
What are vegetables?
True or False: Screen time counts as physical activity.
False
What beverage is NOT allowed for children under age 1 in CACFP?
Cow’s milk
Skipping breakfast helps children lose weight. True or False?
What is false?
Obesity increases the risk of which two chronic diseases later in life?
Diabetes and heart disease
One 12 oz can of soda has about how many teaspoons of sugar?
What is 10 teaspoons?
By what age do most children begin to develop lifelong physical activity habits?
What is before age 10?
CACFP requires at least one serving of what at every breakfast?
A fruit or vegetable
Childhood obesity is caused only by overeating. True or False?
What is false (it’s multi-factorial).
Which age group has the fastest rising obesity rates?
Preschool-aged children
Which nutrient is most often lacking in children’s diets but essential for strong bones?
What is calcium (and vitamin D)?
What percentage of U.S. children meet daily physical activity recommendations?
What is less than 25%?
What kind of milk must be served to children age 6 and older?
Unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk
That includes children 2 years old.
Drinking diet soda is a healthy alternative to regular soda. True or False?
What is false (artificial sweeteners may affect appetite/health).
Name two social or emotional effects childhood obesity can cause.
Low self-esteem, bullying, depression, social isolation, etc.
What is the #1 source of calories in the average American child’s diet?
What are sugar-sweetened beverages?
Name two benefits of physical activity besides weight management.
Improves mood, better sleep, stronger bones, reduces stress, etc.
True or False: Air Force / CACFP reimburses for serving juice.
False
Genetics play no role in childhood obesity. True or False?
What is false (genetics do play a role, along with environment).