We Urge You To Oppose Mandatory BMI Reporting In The Schools
The talking points state that these school screenings:
- Lack a research basis
- Duplicate health measurements best pursued in the context of a physician's care
- Lack meaningful follow-up
- Could do harm
- Could initiate unhealthy eating and activity associated with the development of an eating disorder
- Could encourage bullying and teasing
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Congratulations to F.E.A.S.T. for opposing BMI reporting in schools. You have my whole-hearted support. Children want and need fun and encouragement in their young lives. They can do without the guilt of being made feel 'different' and 'not good enough' by a heartless and impersonal BMI figure. Too often a young ED sufferer describes to me their decision to cut back eating after a BMI reading made them feel embarrassed at school. Let's throw out the (BMI) figures, tape measures and scales and focus on healthy lifestyle and helping children strengthen their self-esteem and self-belief. The figures, if anyone wants them, will take care of themselves.
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