To increase awareness of childhood obesity in eastern North Carolina, the Center has prepared a white paper entitled
"Childhood Obesity: How do children in eastern North Carolina measure up?" The paper is intended to serve as a resource for health professionals and faculty at East Carolina University and in the surrounding region. The paper may be used in preparing and submitting grants, providing information to local media and making presentations to both professional and community audiences. The paper was first issued in 2004. Periodic updates will be available every few years.
The paper:
- Describes the prevalence of childhood obesity in the region
- Reviews the dietary and physical activity habits of its youth
- Discusses factors that influence childhood weight status
- Provides brief summaries of ongoing childhood obesity research within the region
- Highlights key public and community efforts that are underway to prevent and treat childhood obesity.
Check out the new 2006 version of the white paper. It includes more prevalance data, new data on knowledge and attitudes towards obesity, and expanded information on lifestyle habits. Information on the school environment, regional obesity research and community programs has also been updated.
Download the 2006 white paper here or contact Ms. Yancey Crawford, MPH, at crawfordy@ecu.edu to obtain a hard copy for a $10 fee.
