27% of pupils in vmbo are overweight
More than one quarter of 14-year-olds in vmbo are overweight. Overweight is found most often in pupils with a Turkish or Moroccan background.
Percentage of overweight 14-year-olds:
More than half of overweight youngsters are not concerned
59% of all overweight pupils indicate they are not concerned about their weight. 47% of obese pupils are not concerned. There are also pupils (14%) who are not overweight or underweight but who do worry about their weight.
Measuring overweight
The Youth Health Care Department has measured the length and weight of 14-year-olds. On the basis of these measurements, it has been determined whether these pupils are overweight.
The Youth Health Care Department has measured the length and weight of 14-year-olds. On the basis of these measurements, it has been determined whether these pupils are overweight.