Generally, older children (school age and teens) are at greatest risk for becoming obese. According to the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES:2007-2008) the prevalence of obesity among US children and adolescence is as follows:
NHANES DATA
AGE | 2007-2008 | 1980 |
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All (2-19 year olds) | 16.9% obese | not available |
2-5 year olds | 10.4% obese | not available |
6-11 year olds | 19.6% obese | 6.5% obese |
12-19 year olds | 18.1% obese | 5.9% obese |