Nebraska
Nebraska has the 15th highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and the 23rd highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17. Nebraska's adult obesity rate is currently 34.1%, up from 20.1% in 2000 and from 11.3% in 1990. This state profile includes data on adult and childhood obesity, obesity-related health issues, and policy actions Nebraska is taking to prevent and reduce obesity. According to the most recent data, adult obesity rates are at least 35% in nine states, top 30% in 31 states, and 25% in 48 states. View adult obesity rates for all states.
Childhood Obesity in Nebraska New Data
2- to 4-year-old WIC participants
Current obesity rate (2014)
16.9%
Rank among states (2014)
5/51
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 |