The community health assessment in Manatee County focused on children of the minority, specifically African American aged 4 to 15 years. The primary health concern identified in this group was childhood obesity. African American children in Manatee County were vulnerable to childhood obesity in the region for various reasons. These included lack of adequate physical activity, poor nutrition, which mainly composed of processed foods, with high carbohydrate, sugar, and fat content. In addition, lack of enough fruits and vegetables was evident in their nutrition.
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