New Hampshire
New Hampshire has the 33rd highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and the second lowest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17. New Hampshire's adult obesity rate is currently 29.6%, up from 16.1% in 2000 and from 9.9% in 1990. This state profile includes data on adult and childhood obesity, obesity-related health issues, and policy actions New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire New Data
2- to 4-year-old WIC participants
Current obesity rate (2014)
15.1%
Rank among states (2014)
15/51
Source: stateofobesity.org/wic
10- to 17-year-olds
Current obesity rate (2017-2018)
12.3%
Rank among states (2017-2018)
38/51
Source: stateofobesity.org/children1017
High school students
Current obesity rate (2017)
12.8%
Rank among states (2017)
27/43
Adult Obesity in New Hampshire New Data
Obesity rate by age (2018)
Obesity rate by race (2018)
Obesity rate by gender (2018)
Obesity-Related Health Issues in New Hampshire New Data
Diabetes:
Current adult diabetes rate (2018)
10.3%
Rank among states (2018)
32/51
Diabetes cases in 2010
108,764
Projected cases of diabetes in 2030 at current pace
182,570
Historical adult diabetes rates (1990-2017)
Hypertension:
Current adult hypertension rate (2017)
30.0%
Rank among states (2017)
40/51
Hypertension cases in 2010
263,771
Projected cases of hypertension in 2030 at current pace
381,736
Historical adult hypertension rates (1990-2015)
Heart Disease:
Heart disease cases in 2010
76,996
Projected cases of heart disease in 2030
407,757
Arthritis:
Arthritis cases in 2010
262,518
Projected cases of arthritis in 2030
239,199
Obesity-Related Cancer:
Obesity-related cancer cases in 2010
20,353
Projected cases of cancer in 2030
57,513
State Policies to Prevent Obesity
| Early Childhood | U.S. | New Hampshire | |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | New Hampshire | |
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 |
10.0% | View all states | |
Farm-to-School ProgramsPercentage of school districts in the state participating in farm-to-school activities |
77% | View all states | |
School Nutrition StandardsPercentage of school food authorities in state meeting updated meal nutrition standards |
99.0% | View all states | |
| Community | U.S. | New Hampshire | |
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 |
12.9% | View all states | |
Overall Food Insecurity RatePercentage of the state population that is food insecure |
9.7% | View all states | |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramPercentage of state residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
7.0% | View all states |