Exhibit 23
Prevalence of Overweight in U.S. Children
| Year | 2-5 Year Olds | 6-11 Year Olds | 12-19 Year Olds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-1974 | 5 | 4 | 6.1 |
| 1976-1980 | 5 | 6.5 | 5 |
| 1988-1994 | 7.2 | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 10.3 | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| 2001-2002 | 10.6 | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| 2003-2004 | 13.9 | 18.8 | 17.4 |
Note: Data points based on available data from NHANES and are not spaced yearly because surveys were not conducted yearly.
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.