Weight Related Facts & Figures

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume no more than 30 percent of calories from total fat

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume at least six daily servings of grain products, with at least three being whole grains

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume 2,400 mg or less of sodium daily

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who meet dietary recommendations for calcium

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume at least two daily servings of fruit

Increase the proportion of worksites that offer nutrition or weight management classes or counseling

Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese

Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese - Adolescents aged 12 to 19 years

Reduce iron deficiency among children and females of childbearing age - Children aged 3 to 4 years

Increase the proportion of physician office visits made by patients with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia that include counseling or education related to diet and nutrition.

Reduce growth retardation among low-income children under age 5 years

Reduce iron deficiency among children and females of childbearing age - Nonpregnant females aged 12 to 49 years

Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese - Children aged 6 to 11 years

Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese - Children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years

Increase the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight

Reduce iron deficiency among children and females of childbearing age - Children aged 1 to 2 years

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume at least three daily servings of vegetables, with at least one-third of them being dark green or orange vegetables

Reduce anemia among low-income pregnant females in their third trimester

Increase the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fat

Increase food security among U.S. households and in so doing reduce hunger