Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions globally, and particularly in the United States. Data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.
In light of this, Michelle Obama, US First Lady and mother of two, recently launched "Let's Move" — her national public awareness campaign against childhood obesity. This initiative aims to rally families, communities, schools, urban planners, politicians and the media to "solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight".
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a partnership between more than 40 of United States’ largest retailers, non-profit organizations, food and beverage manufacturers and trade associations aimed at helping to reduce obesity, of which Nestlé USA is an active partner, thanks the First Lady for her determined commitment to reducing childhood obesity.
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