Communities

At a Glance

Percentage of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese: 
33%
Demographic Profile: 
Latino (45%), White (44%), Asian (6%), African American (6%)
Income below the federal poverty line: 
22%
Population: 
3.8 million
Population under age 19: 
35%

Community Spotlight

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Community Map

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"All of our healthy foods get trucked out and then trucked back in—at a higher cost."
Veva Islas-Hooker, project director