Weight Report Cards in Massachusetts

Greenbaum

04/09/2009

Massachusetts is taking a great effort to fight obesity this year. The Department of Health has come up with a plan to aid students in maintaing a healthy weight. Starting in the fall, public schools will be sending home monthly reports concerning the body weight of student’s in the first, fourth, seventh, and 10^th grade.

In the next two years, over 200,000 students will be expected to undergo evaluation.  These new report cards will not only be a scorecard, but will also provide information on healthy eating habits and suggestions on where to turn for help.

With the rise of obesity in teenagers across America, the schools are hoping this could assist the students to live a healthier lifestyle.