Overview
CDC supports the collection or analysis of data relevant to obesity prevention activities in Early Care and Education (ECE) settings. States and communities can use the information below.
Resources
The 2023 report documents how states promote obesity prevention in early care and education (ECE).
See how well each state's childcare licensing supports obesity prevention.
Data on 47 obesity prevention standards and their inclusion in early care and education licensing.
Data and statistics on the prevalence of obesity among US children and adolescents.
Facts about obesity prevalence and trends among young children enrolled in WIC.
Breastfeeding Data and Statistics
National and state breastfeeding rates, hospital practices, public opinion, and breastfeeding and infant feeding practices
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report / Vol. 72 / No. 7 / P. 165–170
DNPAO's Data, Trends, and Maps of national and state health status and behaviors.
Data to help identify health inequities as communities work toward health equity.