New Mexico
In New Mexico, 15.2% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving New Mexico a ranking of 23 among the 50 states and D.C. This page includes New Mexico data in four areas: the latest data on obesity, diabetes, and hypertension; how federal nutrition policies impact New Mexico; health behaviors and outcomes among high school students; and policies enacted by New Mexico 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)
445,238
New Mexico Number of residents participating in in 2020.
100% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2016.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- Children
190,000
New Mexico Number of participating residents who are children in in 2018.
42.7% Percentage of participants who are children in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - White
32.4%
New Mexico Percentage of participating households where the head of household is White in in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - African-American
2.00%
New Mexico Percentage of participating households where the head of household is African-American in in 2018.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Hispanic
26.4%
New Mexico Percentage of participating households where the head of household is Hispanic in in 2018.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
25,931
New Mexico Number of students participating in in 2019.
Head Start
5,909
New Mexico Number of children participating in in 2019.
27% Percentage of eligible children participating in 2019.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
40,485
New Mexico Number of residents participating in in 2019.
44.8% Percentage of eligible residents participating in 2016.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
35,923
New Mexico Number of students participating, by state in CACFP in 2019.
19,199,993 Total meals served annually in 2019.
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
208,952
New Mexico Number of children participating in in 2019.
71.4% Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2016-17.
Food Insecurity (CFI)
15%
New Mexico 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
Low P.E. Participation
Physically active at least 60 minutes
High Computer Usage
High TV Watching
High Soda Consumption
No Breakfast
Low Fruit Consumption
Low Vegetable Consumption
State Policy Data
In addition to federal policies, states have many of their own policies to make it easier for children to grow up healthy. Below is a selection of policies some states have enacted to support health.
