NY Public Schools to Track Obesity Levels
September 3, 2008 – 8:05 pm by Nick
New York has waged war against obesity. A 2004 health survey, stating that 21 percent were obese, spurred officials to attack the issue.
A new legislation has gone into effect which requires New York public schools to record the weight and body mass index of students. Childhood obesity has become a pressing issue.
New York students are obligated to acquire a student health certificate. Doctors will collect this information during the mandatory visits, and submit it to schools.
Health officials will analyze the data and determine obesity levels based on geography. All information is confidential.
New York City has been collecting data independently for the past two years under the “culture of fitness” program. Over 1,000 NYC schools participate in the program.
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By hall monitor on Sep 7, 2008