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Missouri

In Missouri, 19.6% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Missouri a ranking of 11 among the 50 states and D.C. This page includes Missouri data in four areas: the latest data on obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; how federal nutrition policies impact Missouri; health behaviors and outcomes among high school students; and policies enacted by Missouri to support health and prevent obesity.

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.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

647,541

Missouri Number of residents participating in in 2022.

70% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2018.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- Children

319,000

Missouri Number of participating residents who are children in in 2018.

45.3% Percentage of participants who are children in 2018.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - White

65.8%

Missouri Percentage of participating households where the head of household is White in 2018.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - African-American

27.60%

Missouri Percentage of participating households where the head of household is African-American in 2018.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Hispanic

0.5%

Missouri Percentage of participating households where the head of household is Hispanic in 2018.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

138,548

Missouri Number of students participating in 2021.

Head Start

2,445

Missouri Number of children participating in in 2019.

54% Percentage of eligible children participating in 2019.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

87,459

Missouri Number of residents participating in in 2021.

59.6% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2019.

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

87,863

Missouri Number of students participating, by state in CACFP in 2021.

37,230,159 Total meals served annually in 2021.

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

233,066

Missouri Number of children participating in in 2021.

50% Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2019-2020.

Food Insecurity (CFI)

13%

Missouri 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.

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Low P.E. Participation
73.1%
73.1%
Physically active at least 60 minutes
25.3%
25.3%
High Computer Usage
42.5%
42.5%
High TV Watching
19.8%
19.8%
High Soda Consumption
21.6%
21.6%
No Breakfast
15.4%
15.4%
Low Fruit Consumption
7.3%
7.3%
Low Vegetable Consumption
6.5%
6.5%

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