Who is the most at risk? Although overweight has increased for all children and adolescents over time, recent data indicate disparities among racial/ethnic groups. • Non-Hispanic black girls and Mexican American girls are more likely to have high BMI for age than non-Hispanic white girls. • Among boys, Mexican Americans are more likely to have high BMI for age than non-Hispanic white boys.
Although overweight has increased for all children and adolescents over time, recent data indicate disparities among racial/ethnic groups.
• Non-Hispanic black girls and Mexican American girls are more likely to have high BMI for age than non-Hispanic white girls.
• Among boys, Mexican Americans are more likely to have high BMI for age than non-Hispanic white boys.