Strategies for Overweight Children - Get Rid of History Classes

The number of overweight children is at an all time high and the numbers are steadily increasing. Strategies to reverse this disturbing trend must be created and put into action. One strategy would be to bring back the physical education classes that have been removed from many schools' curriculum. Instead of downsizing the physical education component, educators should cut back the history component.Bring Back P.E. ClassAn ideal physical education class would have an educational component as well as an activity-based component.The educational component would provide the child with information about nutrition and exercise. The child would learn what to eat and what to do in order to get and stay healthy. They would also learn why

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