Childhood Obesity In Schools

Obesity in Schools
Imagine your child being bullied in school because they were obese. They become more lazy with school work and have poor morals on health to pass down to their children. Obesity has reached an epidemic high in the U.S. I believe that children should participate in at least 20 minutes of a “workout” at school while still engaging in P.E. and recess. Students are more attentive when they are at optimal weight which could improve their grades and self esteem.
“The latest study, published this week in the journal child development, followed 6,250 children from k-5th grade and found that those who were obese throughout that period scored lower on math test than non-obese children.” Children should exercise at school literally to help their grade. In class they will sit there and think about food instead of their work. Children will feel more comfortable at optimal weight. Some kids can’t even fit in a desk because they are so overweight, kids will make fun of them and that child's self esteem will be little to none.
“School-based programs can play an important role in promoting lifelong healthy eating. Because dietary factors "contribute substantially to the burden of preventable illness and premature death in the

America is already the world's most obese country. Schools can help prevent this with exercise in schools. Some kids want to live past 20 but can’t if their so obese and die before they can get the chance to have a