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magily · 31-07-2006, 12:45

Because of the rise in the number of obese children the goverment of Ontario Canada is now making a stand. So as of Sept it is mandatory in all elementary schools for children to exercise for a mimimum of 20 mins per day, this is above gym and recesses. So the way it was explained to me is that the teachers have to come up with a work out routine that the kids can do in the classroom. I was curious as to what you make of this as I believe that obesity in children is high in the UK also. I have mixed feelings I think it is important that children learn the importance of exercise and healthy eating but I think education is important to. My four children are all very active and eat very well that is because as a parent I see that as my role. I think I would rather have my children being taught those 2hrs per week as opposed to exercising.What do you think?

31-07-2006, 12:45	#1
magily Full Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 115 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 47	obesity in children Because of the rise in the number of obese children the goverment of Ontario Canada is now making a stand. So as of Sept it is mandatory in all elementary schools for children to exercise for a mimimum of 20 mins per day, this is above gym and recesses. So the way it was explained to me is that the teachers have to come up with a work out routine that the kids can do in the classroom. I was curious as to what you make of this as I believe that obesity in children is high in the UK also. I have mixed feelings I think it is important that children learn the importance of exercise and healthy eating but I think education is important to. My four children are all very active and eat very well that is because as a parent I see that as my role. I think I would rather have my children being taught those 2hrs per week as opposed to exercising.What do you think?