"The Face of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic"

The obesity epidemic impacts all races and ethnicities but some populations are disproportionately affected.  Both income and race are strongly correlated with obesity prevalence.  Seven of the top 10 states with the highest poverty rates also experience the highest rates of obesity.  Within equivalent levels of socioeconomic status, race still serves as a determinant of health. Children, as a subgroup, are more racially and ethnically diverse than the nation’s population as a whole, and obesity prevalence rates are highest among children and adolescents of color.

This webinar illustrates research examining how obesity disproportionately affects specific communities, and strategies and insights into policy and environmental changes that may improve the landscape of childhood obesity

Featured Speakers (speaker bios)

• Dr. Melanie Tervalon, Associate Director, RWJF Center (Moderator)
• Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika, Founder, AACORN
• Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Director, Salud America!