BMI in schools
By k15682
@k15682 (300)
United States
June 5, 2011 9:59am CST
I have 2 grandchildren that go to the same school. One is sent home with an award for being the healthiest boy in the school, the other is sent home with a report that she is overweight. What is wrong with these people? Did they also send home an exercise plan and healthy eating plan for the student? NO. On the other hand, in 10 years when the children are bulimic or anorexic they won't be overweight.
Does anyone else have a problem with this?
2 responses
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
6 Jun 11
On one hand it seems inappropriate. But on the other hand they are allowed to test the eyes, ears and back (for curvature of the spine) so that they can catch things early on. This is to prevent health complications later in life. The weight is no different except that a life time of lving over weight can cause so many more problems.I wouldn't freak out - just be careful to keep it under control. It's more of presenting a fact so you can be aware. The child will react to weight situations per the way the parent does...
@k15682 (300)
• United States
6 Jun 11
Thanks mac, I am not opposed to letting a parent know there may be a problem. I think if a child is overweight chances are the parent knows and a little education goes a long way.
In short, the way the weight/BMI is being handled by the schools needs improved upon.
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@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
6 Jun 11
I do not doubt for a second that the school's delivery method could use improving! 
