Prevalence and Trends in Overweight Among US Children and Adolescents, 1999-2000

The prevalence of overweight among children in the United States increased between 1976-1980 and 1988-1994, but estimates for the current decade are unknown.To determine the prevalence of overweight in US children using the most recent national data with measured weights and heights and to examine trends in overweight prevalence.Survey of 4722 children from birth through 19 years of age with weight and height measurements obtained in 1999-2000...