Nebraska
In Nebraska, 12.0% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Nebraska a ranking of 40 out of 51 for this age group among all states and the District of Columbia. This state profile includes data on childhood and adult obesity, obesity-related health issues, and policy actions Nebraska is taking to prevent and reduce obesity. The latest data show the obesity rate among WIC participants ages 2-4 decreased in 41 states and territories, increased in 3 states, and remained stable in the rest between 2010 and 2016. Rates range from a low of 7.9% in Utah to a high of 19.8% View obesity rate data among WIC participants ages 2-4 for all states.
Childhood Obesity in Nebraska New Data
2- to 4-year-old WIC participants
Current obesity rate (2016)
15.2%
Rank among states (2016)
13/51
Source: stateofobesity.org/wic
10- to 17-year-olds
Current obesity rate (2017-2018)
12.0%
Rank among states (2017-2018)
40/51
Source: stateofobesity.org/children1017
High school students
Current obesity rate (2017)
14.6%
Rank among states (2017)
18/43
Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln reported an 8.2 percent decline in the obesity rate among children in grades K-8 from 2010 to 2013.
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Adult Obesity in Nebraska New Data
Obesity rate by age (2018)
Obesity rate by race (2018)
Obesity rate by gender (2018)
Obesity-Related Health Issues in Nebraska New Data
Diabetes:
Current adult diabetes rate (2018)
9.6%
Rank among states (2018)
39/51
Diabetes cases in 2010
152,276
Projected cases of diabetes in 2030 at current pace
225,263
Historical adult diabetes rates (1990-2017)
Hypertension:
Current adult hypertension rate (2017)
30.6%
Rank among states (2017)
34/51
Hypertension cases in 2010
364,659
Projected cases of hypertension in 2030 at current pace
446,122
Historical adult hypertension rates (1990-2015)
Heart Disease:
Heart disease cases in 2010
116,013
Projected cases of heart disease in 2030
491,469
Arthritis:
Arthritis cases in 2010
361,250
Projected cases of arthritis in 2030
290,050
Obesity-Related Cancer:
Obesity-related cancer cases in 2010
29,132
Projected cases of cancer in 2030
68,288
State Policies to Prevent Obesity
| Early Childhood | U.S. | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|
BreastfeedingState has regulations requiring licensed ECE programs to allow or encourage onsite breastfeeding |
22 + D.C. | View all states | |
Defined Physical ActivityState has set a definition for physical activity in ECE settings |
9 + D.C. | View all states | |
Drinking WaterState has regulations requiring licensed ECE programs to make drinking water available to children |
43 | View all states | |
Healthy EatingState has regulations requiring licensed ECE programs to have healthy eating policies |
50 + D.C. | View all states | |
Link to CACFP UpdatesState has licensing laws linked to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards that automatically update |
23 + D.C. | View all states | |
Nutrition StandardsState has regulations requiring licensed ECE programs to provide meals and snacks that meet dietary guidelines |
26 + D.C. | View all states | |
Physical ActivityState has regulations requiring licensed ECE programs to have time for daily physical activity |
50 + D.C. | View all states | |
Private Breastfeeding SpaceState has regulations requiring licensed ECE programs to have a private space available for mothers to breastfeed infants |
4 + D.C. | View all states | |
Screen TimeState sets limits for screen time in ECE settings, or has regulations requiring ECE centers to set limits. |
29 + D.C. | View all states | |
| Schools | U.S. | Nebraska | |
Elementary School Physical EducationState requires elementary school students to participate in physical education |
38 + D.C. | View all states | |
High School Physical EducationState requires high school students to participate in physical education |
42 + D.C. | View all states | |
Middle School Physical EducationState requires middle school students to participate in physical education |
36 + D.C. | View all states | |
PE Time Requirement, Elementary SchoolsState requires elementary school students to participate in a minimum amount of time of physical education |
18 + D.C. | View all states | |
PE Time Requirement, High SchoolsState requires high school students to participate in a minimum amount of time of physical education |
6 | View all states | |
PE Time Requirement, Middle SchoolsState requires middle school students to participate in a minimum amount of time of physical education |
14 + D.C. | View all states | |
RecessState requires recess in elementary schools |
5 | View all states | |
Safe Routes to SchoolsState has statutes or regulations on Safe Routes to School |
16 | View all states | |
Shared Use of FacilitiesState has policy for communities to access school recreational facilities outside school hours. |
36 + D.C. | View all states | |
Community Eligibility ProvisionPercentage of eligible schools in the state adopting the community eligibility provision |
13.6% | View all states | |
Farm-to-School ProgramsPercentage of school districts in the state participating in farm-to-school activities |
29% | View all states | |
School Nutrition StandardsPercentage of school food authorities in state meeting updated meal nutrition standards |
99.9% | View all states | |
| Community | U.S. | Nebraska | |
Complete StreetsState has adopted a complete streets policy |
33 + D.C. | View all states | |
Healthy Food Financing InitiativesState has healthy food financing funding |
37 + D.C. | View all states | |
PreemptionState has laws preempting local policies related to nutrition |
9 | View all states | |
Child Food Insecurity RatePercentage of children in state that are food insecure |
18.3% | View all states | |
Overall Food Insecurity RatePercentage of the state population that is food insecure |
12.3% | View all states | |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramPercentage of state residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
9.0% | View all states |