5.1.4 Percentage of Canadian children and youth aged 5 to 17 years who are classified as obese, Canada, 2009-2011 and 2012-2013
| Age 5 to 9 Years | Age 10 to 14 Years* | Age 15 to 17 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 to 2011 | 13.8 | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| 2012 to 2013 | 8.5 | 12.9 | 18.2 |
Notes:
*Interpret with caution, high variation
BMI classified based on the age/sex specific WHO growth references
Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from the Canadian Health Measures Survey. 2012-2013.
In 2012-2013, 91% of Canadian children aged 5 to 9 were not obese, as were 87% of 10 to 14 year olds and 82% of 15 to 17 year olds.
The percentage of 5 to 9 year olds who were obese declined from 2009-2011, while the proportion of 10 to 14 year olds and 15 to 17 year olds increased in that time period.
However, the vast majority of Canadian children are not obese.