Obesity

Obesity

Currently, no data is being collected on Obesity in youth specific to Dutchess County.

The following data for Obesity comes from the Youth Behavioral Risk Factor Survey in 2001, and is specific to New York State.

Percentage of High School students who were at risk for becoming overweight Percent of High School students who were overweight Percent of High School students who were trying to lose weight Percent of High School students who thought of themselves as overweight

Male 14.60 16.10 32.20 27.20

Female 13.10 4.50 64.30 38.10

Total 13.80 10.60 48.40 32.60

	Percentage of High School students who were at risk for becoming overweight	Percent of High School students who were overweight	Percent of High School students who were trying to lose weight	Percent of High School students who thought of themselves as overweight
Male	14.60	16.10	32.20	27.20
Female	13.10	4.50	64.30	38.10
Total	13.80	10.60	48.40	32.60

Source: Dutchess County Department of Health