Texas unveils fitness test for students

Addresses less than half the matter.

"State officials believe the Fitnessgram test, which allows physical education teachers to record and compare fitness levels of students, will help change what one health expert called 'the fitness and fatness of our youth in Texas.' The test — which measures aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility — will be used in every gym class in the state in grades three and up...

The Legislature required mandatory testing in a bill passed earlier this year. The bill also mandates 30 minutes of daily "moderate to vigorous" physical activity, or 135 minutes a week, for children up to fifth grade. For students in sixth through eighth grades, 30 minutes a day, 125 minutes a week or 225 minutes over two weeks is required."

Not likely to succeed.

Will have to see how they intend to limit the real culprit and the real solution, Calorie intake.

"The results are recorded on a report card that allows parents and teachers to identify the physical strengths and weaknesses of each student."

Of course, the child abusing fat parents will offer resistance.

And food to the kids.