Children born in the U.S. have a one in three chance of developing diabetes. The odds increase for African-American children, in whom two in five children will develop diabetes. In Latino children, half will develop diabetes. 

 

U.S. Children1 in 3

African American Children2 in 5

Latino1 in 2

 

Obesity in Children

 

During the past 30 years, obesity doubled in children age 2-5, and ages 12-19.

 

In children age 6-11, obesity rates have tripled.

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Preventing Childhood Obesity; Health in the Balance. 
Institute of Medicine; 9/2004
Nutrition Action; 1/2006
Industry Can Play a Role in 
Preventing Childhood Obesity;Inst. Med. 2004

Glycemic Research Institute
www.Glycemic.com
Aug 2006