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Welcome to IAH, The Institute For America’s Health IAH is a non-profit organization focused on advancing the health of our nation’s youth through public policy, research and education. Our mission is to inspire, motivate and educate America’s children to make healthy lifestyle choices.

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IAH Quick Facts

In the past 30 years, the occurrence of overweight in children has doubled and it is now estimated that one in five children in the US is overweight. Increases in the prevalence of overweight are also being seen in younger children, including preschoolers.

IAH Quick Facts

IAH Quick Facts

Students who participate in exercise regularly are less depressed, used drugs less frequently, had higher attendance levels at school and have higher grade point averages than students who do not have regular physical activity. (Field & Sanders, 2001)

IAH Quick Facts

IAH Quick Facts

Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults. For example, one study found that approximately 80% of children who were overweight at age 10 were obese adults at age 25 years. Another study found that 25% of obese adults were overweight as children. The latter study also found that if overweight… [Continue Reading]

IAH Quick Facts

IAH Quick Facts

Among pre-school age children 2-5 years of age, obesity increased from 5 to 10.4% between 1976-1980 and 2007-2008 and from 6.5 to 19.6% among 6-11 year olds.

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