How Big Is the Problem?

In the year 2000, 15% of children ages 6-19 were overweight
In 1980 this number was only 5%
The U.S. spends $93 billion dollars per year to treat health problems related to obesity

*The Kernersville area has 10,296 youth attending Winston-Salem Forsyth County, over 20% of the youth are considered overweight.