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LOUISIANA 2008 & 2009OBESITY AND DIETING
Youth Risk Behavior Surveys
DECEMBER 2010 L O U I S I A N A D E P A R T M E N T O F E D U C A T I O N
Youth Risk Behavior SurveysOBESITY AND DIETING 2008 & 2009
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
20
10
40
30 27.3
21.6
29.3
32.930.3
22.6 22.9
27.430.9
29.1
LATotal
U.S.Total2007
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
20
10
40
30 27.1
18.9
27.4
34.5
30.3
23.6 25.4 26.0 26.530.6
LATotal
U.S.Total2009
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
LOUISIANA STATISTICS
ABOUT OBESITY
2008: Perceived Self as Slightly or Very Overweight*
2009: Perceived Self as Slightly or Very Overweight
FIGURE 1
The 2008 and 2009 surveys asked
students how they perceived their weight.
Additionally each student’s actual Body
Mass Index (BMI) was calculated based on
information (weight and height) provided
by the students.
» In 2009, although 27.1% of all students
perceived themselves as overweight
(Figure 1), 18.0% were actually
overweight (Figure 2). Almost the
same percent perceived themselves as
overweight in 2008 compared to 2009,
and the actual percent overweight was
also similar between the two years.
National trends are similar to those
of Louisiana, with the perception of
overweight much greater than the actual
overweight percentages.
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States.
Compared to twenty years ago, children aged 6 – 11 are now twice as likely
to be obese and adolescents aged 12-19 are now three times as likely to be
obese. Children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop
chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and some
cancers. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight
or obese adults.
*Percentage of students who described themselves as slightly or very overweight.
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
20
10
40
30
18.014.815.8
21.0
14.4
22.5
19.6 19.818.3
13.2
LATotal
U.S.Total2009
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
20
10
40
30
17.720.9
15.8 14.7 14.8
21.619.7
15.3 15.3
20.7
LATotal
U.S.Total2007
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
OV ER W EIGH T
2009: Overweight
2008: Overweight*
*Percentage of students with a BMI ≥85th percentile and ≤95th percentile for age and sex, based on reference data.
FIGURE 2
In 2008 and 2009, the percentage of overweight individuals among Louisiana students was slightly higher than the U.S. student
average: about 18% compared to 16% (Figure 2), and there was little or no change in those years.
» In both 2008 and 2009, black students were more likely to
be overweight than white students (Fig. 2).
» Gender and grade level percentages varied from 2008-2009.
OBE SE
» Obesity was also higher among black students (19.1%)
than white students (11.8%) in 2008, but the opposite was
true in 2009 (12.8% versus 16.2%) (Figure 3).
» In both years, obesity was higher among males than
females (Figure 3).
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
10
20
30
14.712.812.0 11.3
18.116.2
13.1 13.1
18.1
14.8
LATotal
U.S.Total2009
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
10
20
30
15.6
19.1
13.011.9
19.4
11.8
14.7
17.7
14.615.1
LATotal
U.S.Total2007
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
2009: Obese
2008: Obese*
*Among the 17.6% of students with a BMI ≥95th percentile by age and sex, based on reference data.
FIGURE 3
Similar to overweight percentages , obesity in 2008 and 2009 was higher among Louisiana students than the U.S. student
average: 15.6% vs. 13% in 2008 and 14.7% vs 12% in 2009 (Figure 3).
T RIED T O L OSE W EIGH T
The percent of students who tried to lose weight was similar between Louisiana and nationally, in both 2008 and 2009 (Figure 4).
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
44.8 47.143.1 46.1
60.3
28.3
48.9
39.9
50.7
39.4
LATotal
U.S.Total2009
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
44.1 45.242.9 44.4
56.3
31.4
48.1
37.3
50.2
40.1
LATotal
U.S.Total2007
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
2009: Tried to Lose Weight
2008: Tried to Lose Weight*
*Percentage of students who tried to lose weight during the 30 days before the survey.
FIGURE 4
» Female students were more likely to perceive themselves
as overweight (Figure 1) and also were more likely to try
to lose weight in both 2008 and 2009 (Figure 4).
» More white than black students perceived themselves as
overweight (Figure 1) and also were more likely to try to
lose weight in both survey years (Figure 4).
AT E L E SS OR E X ERCISED T O L OSE W EIGH T
» This survey’s summary shows that eight control strategies
varied by gender. More female students attempted to
control weight through exercise or by eating less than
male students in both survey years (Figure 5), and the gap
was wider in 2009 than 2008.
» More white than black students ate less or exercised to lose
weight in both years (Figure 5).
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
62.456.9
69.874.4
49.2
66.6 62.3 64.0 62.4 60.5
LATotal
U.S.Total2009
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
Total Gender Race Grade Level
Perc
enta
ge o
f S
tude
nts
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
66.460.5
66.672.4
60.2
69.5 67.7 66.7 65.8 65.8
LATotal
U.S.Total2007
Female Male White Black 9 10 11 12
2009: Ate Less or Exercised to Lose Weight
2008: Ate Less or Exercised to Lose Weight*
*Percentage of students who exercised or who ate less food, ate fewer calories or ate foods low in fat to lose weight or keep from gaining weight in the 30 days before the survey.
FIGURE 5
In 2009, 62.4% of Louisiana students reported that they ate less or exercised in order to lose or maintain weight, compared to
69.8% nationally (Figure 5). This is a decrease from 2008 for Louisiana, but an increase nationally.
SUMMARY OF WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES
Although many young people understand the
importance of physical activity and proper nutrition
as it is related to weight management, some young
people use unhealthy weight loss strategies that can
have long-lasting repercussions to their health.
» In 2009, 13% of students went without eating
for 24 hours or more (fasted) to lose weight or to
keep from gaining weight during a 30 day period,
a decrease from 15% in 2008.
» 8.0% of students took diet pills, powders or liquids
without a doctor’s advice during a 30 day period
to lose weight or to keep from gaining weight in
2009, also a decrease from 8.8% a year earlier.
» In 2009, 6.7% of students vomited or took
laxatives during a 30 day period to lose weight
or to keep from gaining weight, which is a very
slight increase from 2008 (%).
» In both survey years, male students were more
likely to take diet pills, powders or liquids, vomit
or take laxatives than female students. Female
students were more likely to fast to lose weight.
For more information on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey,
go to http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/index.htm.
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S T A T E B O A R D O F E L E M E N T A R Y A N D S E C O N D A R Y E D U C A T I O N
Mr. Keith GuicePresident
5th BESE District
Mr. Walter LeeVice President
4th BESE District
Ms. Louella GivensSecretary-Treasurer 2nd BESE District
Mr. James D. Garvey, Jr.1st BESE District
Ms. Glenny Lee Buquet3rd BESE District
Mr. Charles E. Roemer
6th BESE District
Mr. Dale Bayard7th BESE District
Ms. Linda Johnson8th BESE District
Mr. John L. BennettMember-at-Large
Ms. Connie BradfordMember-at-Large
Ms. Penny DastugueMember-at-Large
Ms. Jeanette VosburgExecutive Director
F O R F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N , C O N T A C T :
Raegan Carter JonesEducation Program ConsultantLouisiana YRBS Coordinator
Phone: 225.219.0363Email: [email protected]