Despite decrease in rate, Virginia ranks first in childhood obesity

"The data shows Virginia is making progress. The decline in childhood obesity rates began in 2010 when the rate was at a peak of 21.5 percent.

In 2012, the rate dropped by 1 percent to 20.5 percent. It then showed another decrease in 2014 dropping to 20 percent.

Despite the improvement, Virginia ranks number one in the U.S. for the highest childhood obesity rate among 2-4 year olds enrolled in WIC, which is well above the national average of 14.5 percent."