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Posted on Sep 10th 2007 1:30PM by Brian WhiteFiled Under: Nutrition & Supplements
Are scorecards for grades a necessity in schools these days? Of course they are -- because without them, students and parents alike would have no idea how a student is performing academically. How about scorecards for obesity?Being grossly overweight is a generally a personal issue, not a public one. But, the state of Arkansas does not see it that way, as the state now hands out 'obesity scorecards' to overweight students. The scorecards advise these kids that they may be at risk for heart problems and diabetes, among other things.
Is this a good idea, even if done in private? I applaud the state for this initiative, but the privacy aspects of something like this program may rub some parents and kids the wrong way. Does it you?
