Fast Eating, Slow Academic Performance

According to a recent LA Times Article, obesity can contribute to a student’s poor academic performance.

A study conducted in Philadelphia found that overweight learners were half a grade point lower than kids considered to have a normal weight.  Another study published by the Obesity journal stated that obese children scored lower in reading comprehension on standardized tests, almost 10% lower than normal-weight children.  According to the journal they are also more likely to be absent from school and are less likely to join their school’s athletic teams.

http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-capsule28-2008jul28,0,5123422.story

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[kidsplaygroundset]

This is really true.. I have known someone who is really performing very poor in his academic because instead of doing home works he eats up to the point where he can't stand up.

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