Monday, February 08, 2010 12:49 PM
Right-Mind
Study: Idaho children not getting enough opportunity to maintain healthy weight -- Physical education time in elementary through high school doesn't meet national recommendations
As reported in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
Some good news: Idaho's children are a few percentage points less overweight and obese than their counterparts nationwide.
Now for the bad: That's not good enough, and students aren't getting nearly as much physical education in school as health experts recommend.
Why is it the responsibility of the state and the government schools to ensure that kids are exercising properly and not overweight?
What’s next, requiring that kid floss brush their teeth under the supervision of a school dental hygenist?