Study: Fat Students Sap School Finances

The number of overweight school children has tripled from 1980 and has reached a peak at 9 million for obese students. With the increases in overweight students, the school's financial status has decreased. Why? Studies have shown that poor nutrition and inactivity are the cause of absenteeism. Schools are now trying to focus on nutrition and exercise to boost their funds. How are they doing it? They're banning soda and sweets from vending machines and taking steps towards teaching students the importance of a well-balanced diet. They are also strongly encouraging a half-hour of exercise each day. With these plans, schools hope to get attendance records and financial statuses up.