The report provides a broad-based examination of the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and youth, including the social, environmental, and dietary factors responsible for its increased prevalence.

The report's action plan lays out explicit goals and recommendations for preventing obesity and promoting healthy weight in children and youth in various segments of society.  It also explores the actions needed to initiate, support, and sustain the societal and lifestyle changes that can reverse the trend among our children and youth.

• Learn more about the follow-up study, Progress In Preventing Childhood Obesity
• Read about the roles parents, schools, communities, health care providers, the media, and industry can take to prevent childhood obesity
• Listen to the public briefing