The Impact of Obesity in Wisconsin
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine predicted that within 10 years more than half of all Americans will be obese and 1 in 4 will be considered severely obese. The Wisconsin Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program at the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services provides an analysis on their website of how people in Wisconsin compare with national overweight and obesity rates. Overall Wisconsin statistics are consistent with nation averages and show 64% as either overweight or obese.
The Wisconsin Digital Archives provides access to information about obesity in Wisconsin. Here are a few examples of what is available:
- Overweight and Obesity in Wisconsin : Chronic Disease Prevention Program Fact Sheet
- Wisconsin Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity State Plan : a Comprehensive Plan to Prevent and Manage Obesity in Wisconsin
- Healthy Bites : a Wisconsin Guide for Improving Childhood Nutrition
- Active Early : a Wisconsin Guide for Improving Childhood Physical Activity
For more information and resources provided by the Wisconsin Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program, visit their webpage.
Blog post written by: Abby Swanton, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning