Coordinated School Health Achievements
- Being overweight/obese is associated with poorer academic achievement (Taras H, Potts-Datema W, 2005).
- Schools that offer free, high quality breakfast programs show student increases in academic achievement, class participation and daily attendance (Powell, CA, 1998).
- Schools that offer intense physical activity programs have shown positive effects on student academic achievement (Symons, CW, 1997).
- Better social, emotional and decision making skills are associated with higher test scores and higher grades (Fleming CB, et. al, 2005).