CA SCR77

Proclaims the last full week in September each year as Childhood Obesity Prevention and Fitness Week in California.

Expresses legislative support for programs that increase exercise among children, educate children about healthy eating habits, and remove barriers to physical activity and healthy eating.

Notes that 30 percent of children ages 10 to 17 in California are overweight or obese, with highest rates among Hispanic, African American, and Native American children at double the rate of Caucasian children.

Identifies that childhood obesity contributes to mental health issues, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and costs California tens of billions of dollars in medical care and lost productivity.