New Mexico reports rise in childhood obesity rates

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 642

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A recent report identifying rising obesity rates among the state’s elementary school children underscores the need for access to locally grown fruits and vegetables and exercise, health officials told Source NM.

The 2025 data showed 18.6% of kindergarteners are obese, and an obesity rate of 26.7% of third graders. Those rates reflect a 1.3% and 2.6% rise respectively compared with the year prior. Boys obesity rates measured 5.4% higher than girls in New Mexico …

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