During a two-year study by the New York State Health Foundation, New York City
obesity rates grew by 17% compared to a 6% increase in the rest of the country.



Over 50% of African American and Latino children born in 2000 are expected to
develop Type 2 diabetes in their lifetimes.



Poor nutrition correlates with low academic performance and directly affects the
life chances of students from lower income backgrounds.



Most NYC public high schools do not teach health or wellness as part of their
regular curriculum.