The State of Obesity in

Iowa

In Iowa, 16.4% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Iowa a ranking of 14 out of 51 for this age group among all states and the District of Columbia. This state profile includes data on childhood and adult obesity, obesity-related health issues, and policy actions Iowa is taking to prevent and reduce obesity. The latest data show the obesity rate among WIC participants ages 2-4 decreased in 41 states and territories, increased in 3 states, and remained stable in the rest between 2010 and 2016. Rates range from a low of 7.9% in Utah to a high of 19.8% View obesity rate data among WIC participants ages 2-4 for all states.