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Hawaii
In Hawaii, 15.5% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Hawaii a ranking of 25 among the 50 states and D.C. This page includes Hawaii data in four areas: the latest data on obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; how federal nutrition policies impact Hawaii; health behaviors and outcomes among high school students; and policies enacted by Hawaii to support health and prevent obesity.

Rates, Ranks, and Trends
Several federal datasets provide the latest health information for children, adolescents, and adults. Below are the current obesity rates among various age groups, the diabetes and hypertension rates for adults, rankings among all states, and trends over time.
Childhood Nutrition Data
National programs and policies can make it easier for children to access healthier foods and beverages. The number of children participating in each of these programs varies from state to state. See participation numbers and rates below, or visit the full interactive feature.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
171,182
Hawaii Number of residents participating in in 2022.
88% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- Children
62,000
Hawaii Number of participating residents who are children in in 2018.
38.7% Percentage of participants who are children in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - White
19.3%
Hawaii Percentage of participating households where the head of household is White in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - African-American
1.90%
Hawaii Percentage of participating households where the head of household is African-American in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Hispanic
2.2%
Hawaii Percentage of participating households where the head of household is Hispanic in 2018.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
13,780
Hawaii Number of students participating in 2021.
Head Start
2,326
Hawaii Number of children participating in in 2019.
54% Percentage of eligible children participating in 2019.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
25,907
Hawaii Number of residents participating in in 2021.
58.4% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2019.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
10,671
Hawaii Number of students participating, by state in CACFP in 2021.
5,642,225 Total meals served annually in 2021.
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
37,734
Hawaii Number of children participating in in 2021.
45.5% Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2019-2020.
Food Insecurity (CFI)
11%
Hawaii Percentage of children who are food insecure in CFI in 2018.
High Schooler Health Data
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) surveys high school students to better understand a variety of health issues and behaviors. This feature includes data related to obesity, nutrition, and physical activity.
Visit full interactive with data on nutrition behaviors among high school students
Visit full interactive with data on physical activity behaviors among high school students