CDC data shows 43 percent drop in obesity rates for kids 2 to 5

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CDC data shows 43 percent drop in obesity rates for kids 2 to 5

According to new information by the CDC, there's been a dramatic drop in obesity rates of children. The study reported that 8 percent of children aged two to five were obese in 2011 to 2012. From 2003 - 2004 that number was 14 percent.

AURORA, CO - NOVEMBER 20: Rafael Dimas eats from a plate of healthy snacks during the Shapedown program for overweight adolescents and children on November 20, 2010 in Aurora, Colorado. The 10-week family-centered program held by the Denver area Children's Hospital teaches youth and their parents ways to lead a healthier more active lifestyle, as a longer lasting weight-loss alternative to dieting. Nationally, some 15 percent of children are overweight or obese, as are some 60 percent of adults. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

According to new information by the CDC, there's been a dramatic drop in obesity rates of children. The study reported that 8 percent of children aged two to five were obese in 2011 to 2012. From 2003 - 2004 that number was 14 percent.

According to new information by the CDC, there's been a dramatic drop in obesity rates of children.

The study reported that 8 percent of children aged two to five were obese in 2011 to 2012. From 2003 - 2004 that number was 14 percent.

Although the study had good news for toddlers, obesity rates for the broad population remained about the same, and women 60 years an older had an actual 21 percent increase. With more is Dr. George Flores, program manager at the California Endowment.