Louisiana ranks 46th in youth obesity, with 35.6% of teens being obese or overweight.

A recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report shows Louisiana ranks 46th in youth obesity, with 35.6% of 10-17 year-olds being obese or overweight, compared to the national rate of 31.1%. Since the 1970s, childhood obesity rates have tripled. The World Health Organization advises combating this issue through healthy eating and regular exercise.

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