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West Virginia
In West Virginia, 21.9% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving West Virginia a ranking of 4 among the 50 states and D.C. This page includes West Virginia data in four areas: the latest data on obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; how federal nutrition policies impact West Virginia; health behaviors and outcomes among high school students; and policies enacted by West Virginia 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)
308,015
West Virginia Number of residents participating in in 2022.
92% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- Children
112,000
West Virginia Number of participating residents who are children in in 2018.
35.7% Percentage of participants who are children in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - White
92.4%
West Virginia Percentage of participating households where the head of household is White in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - African-American
4.60%
West Virginia Percentage of participating households where the head of household is African-American in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Hispanic
NA
West Virginia Percentage of participating households where the head of household is Hispanic in 2018.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
39,262
West Virginia Number of students participating in 2021.
Head Start
6,885
West Virginia Number of children participating in in 2019.
47% Percentage of eligible children participating in 2019.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
32,949
West Virginia Number of residents participating in in 2021.
57.9% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2019.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
23,994
West Virginia Number of students participating, by state in CACFP in 2021.
10,390,372 Total meals served annually in 2021.
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
1,292
West Virginia Number of children participating in in 2021.
51.2% Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2019-2020.
Food Insecurity (CFI)
14%
West Virginia 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