23. American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends:
• 6 months of exclusive
breastfeeding
•Breastfeeding and
complimentary foods until at
least 12 months of age
•Continuation of breastfeeding
for as long as mutually desired by
mother and baby
30. Middle School Students Eat Healthier than High
School Students in Marin County
33%
5/more Fruit and Vegetables Not Eating
Breakfast
Marin County
26%
High School
Middle School
Tam Union High School
Per Day
14%
Novato
San Rafael
17%
Marin County 28%
10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Source: CHKS Module G: 2009/2010
Percent of Students
39. 5th, 7th and 9th Grade Students Who Are
A Healthy Weight Varies by Ethnicity
90% 77% 79%
80% 69%
Percent of Students
70%
60% 52% 51%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
All Students African White Latino Asian
American
Ethnicity
(Marin County)
Source: California Department of Education, 2010-2011
42. 75% of
White/Asian
students are at a
healthy weight
43. Marin County 5th, 7th and 9th Grade Students Who Are a
Healthy Weight by School District
100% 90% 82%
80%
Percent of Students
54% 59%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Terra
Dixie
Union
Linda
Ross
Valley
Reed
Rafael
Rafael
Novato
Novato
Larkspur
Kentfield
Bolinas-
Mill
Stinson
Lagunitas
Tamalpais
San
San
High
5th & 7th Grade 9th Grade
School District by Grade
Source: California Department of Education 2010-2011