The CATCH program is needed to help reduce overweight and obesity in children.
The percentage of children and adolescents who are overweight has more than doubled since the early 1970’s.
Nationwide, about 15% of children and adolescents are now seriously overweight (CDC 1999-2000).
In BISD, 26% of 3rd graders are overweight (Fall 2002).
| Age | 1963-65,1966-70 | 1971-1974 | 1976-1980 | 1999-2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | 4% | 4% | 7% | 15% |
| 12-19 | 5% | 6% | 5% | 15% |
