I applaud the school on the idea just not on the execution. I'm not saying anything that hasn't already been said in this thread but... A sound body does make a sound mind. They were given the requirements in 2006, 4 FUCKING YEARS AGO. They chose to ignore it and now it is biting them in the ass so they complain about it. I agree BMI may not be the best way to measure obesity but at the same time on the point of students having to 'disclose that kind of medical information' is BS, it's not like it is something an observer can't see on a day to day basis, you are fat it's not some kind of medical secret only you and your doctor know. This kind of policy should be put into effect in all public schools but required for all children. As far as in college I think what would help here is if the 'skinny' people had to take some kind of nutrition class. Just because you aren't overweight doesn't mean you are healthy. Nutrition for the skinnies PE for the fatties everyone wins.
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