Addressing Childhood Obesity in Georgia: Past, Present, and Future

Authors

Debra L. Kibbe
Emily Anne Vall
Christine Green
Brenda F. Fitzgerald

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-8-1905

Abstract

The Trust for America's Health ranks Georgia 17th (16.5%) in the nation for childhood obesity prevalence among youth aged 10-17 years. Georgia has a long history of addressing childhood obesity at the state, regional, and local levels. This report outlines the historical efforts in childhood obesity in Georgia from the mid-1990’s to the present, summarizes current childhood obesity prevention and management strategies, and provides childhood obesity-related data relevant to the current strategies.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Kibbe, Debra L.; Vall, Emily Anne; Green, Christine; and Fitzgerald, Brenda F., "Addressing Childhood Obesity in Georgia: Past, Present, and Future" (1905). GHPC Articles. 10.
https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/ghpc_articles/10