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Oregon

In Oregon, 14.6% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Oregon a ranking of 14 among the 50 states and D.C. This page includes Oregon data in four areas: the latest data on obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; how federal nutrition policies impact Oregon; health behaviors and outcomes among high school students; and policies enacted by Oregon 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)

503,000

Oregon SNAP: Number of people eligible in SNAP in FY 2020* Because the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

100% SNAP: Percentage of elgible people who participated in FY 2020*.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- Children

197,000

Oregon SNAP Participation: Number Children in SNAP in FY 2020* Because the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

34.00% SNAP Participation: Percent Children in FY 2020* Because the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - White

77.00%

Oregon SNAP Participation: White SNAP-White head of household in FY 2020* Because the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - African-American

4.80%

Oregon SNAP Participation: African American SNAP-African-American head of household in FY 2020* Because the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Hispanic

0.90%

Oregon SNAP Participation: Hispanic SNAP-Hispanic head of household in FY 2020* Because the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

27,752

Oregon Summer Food Service Program: Average Daily Attendance SFSP in FY 2023.

Head Start

10,345

Oregon Head Start - total number of funded slots in Head Start in FY 2023.

93% Head Start - percentage of eligibile children ages 3-5 who had access to a slot in 2020.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

77,917

Oregon Women, Infants, and Children Program: Total Participation in WIC in FY 2023.

60.6% Women, Infants, and Children Program: Coverage Rates in 2020.

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

29,998

Oregon Child and Adult Care Food Prgram: Average Daily Attendance in CACFP in FY 2023 Preliminary.

11,228,875 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Total Meals Served in FY 2023 Preliminary.

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

55.30%

Oregon Percentage of public school students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in NSLP in 2022-2023.

47.9% Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2019-2020.

Food Insecurity (CFI)

17.30%

Oregon Rate of Food Insecurity among Child (<18 years) Population in the United States in CFI in 2022.

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
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Physically active at least 60 minutes
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High Computer Usage
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High TV Watching
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High Soda Consumption
0%
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No Breakfast
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Low Fruit Consumption
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Low Vegetable Consumption
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Children ages 2-4 participating in WIC in Oregon State

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Source: stateofchildhoodobesity.org/demographic-data/ages-2-4

Children ages 10-17 in Oregon State

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Source: stateofchildhoodobesity.org/demographic-data/ages-10-17

High School Students in Oregon State

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Source: stateofchildhoodobesity.org/demographic-data/high-school

Adults in Oregon State

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Adults with Diabetes in Oregon State

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Adults with Hypertension in Oregon State

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