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Obesity Discussion · 01-15-07, 04:34 PM

Legislation Targets Childhood Obesity Among Va. Children
(Photo: AP)

01/15/2007
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- State lawmakers are considering bills to regulate what children eat at schools.
The legislation targeting childhood obesity would empower school administrators to measure Body Mass Indexes among their youngest students.
Other lawmakers have urged a comprehensive study of obesity in Virginia's schools.
And Gov. Tim Kaine touched on the topic during a State of the Commonwealth address last week.
Democratic Sen. Yvonne Miller of Norfolk says healthy measures stumble most in less affluent school systems.
Miller's bill would require a BMI measurement for every first-time kindergarten or elementary student.
But eating disorders specialist Deb Burgard says such legislation "adds to the stigma against fat children."
She questions the emphasis on BMIs- which some critics say offer an oversimplified view of one's health.
Childhood Obesity in Virginia

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,815 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Legislation Targets Childhood Obesity Among Va. Children (Photo: AP) 01/15/2007 RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- State lawmakers are considering bills to regulate what children eat at schools. The legislation targeting childhood obesity would empower school administrators to measure Body Mass Indexes among their youngest students. Other lawmakers have urged a comprehensive study of obesity in Virginia's schools. And Gov. Tim Kaine touched on the topic during a State of the Commonwealth address last week. Democratic Sen. Yvonne Miller of Norfolk says healthy measures stumble most in less affluent school systems. Miller's bill would require a BMI measurement for every first-time kindergarten or elementary student. But eating disorders specialist Deb Burgard says such legislation "adds to the stigma against fat children." She questions the emphasis on BMIs- which some critics say offer an oversimplified view of one's health. Childhood Obesity in Virginia __________________