Obesity resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention obesity prevalence maps

A breakdown of each state's obesity percentage overall, as well as by race/ethnicity

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Overweight and obesity

More information on the condition and strategies for individuals, families, and communities to combat obesity

Data and reports

• Health Watch 98: Disparities in the Prevalence of Adult Overweight and Obesity by Demographic Characteristics

• Sugary Drink Consumption in Colorado.

• Childhood overweight and obesity in Colorado.

• Overweight and Obesity in Colorado, data infographic.

• Colorado data and statistics.

• National reports with Colorado-specific data.

WIC  

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food and other services free of charge to Colorado families who qualify.