P.E. Helps. Right?

We always hear stories of how schools are keeping students from becoming overweight with their P.E. (Physical Education) program. But studies have recently shown that their 40 minutes a week does not help at all. Especially when some schools fill their halls with vending machines stocked with candy and soda. So think again, is P.E. enough for your kid?

PE requirement isn't enough to fight obesity
By NANCY ARMOUR – 17 hours ago
CHICAGO (AP) —

The gym at Eberhart Elementary School is bright and spacious — with high ceilings, several basketball hoops, even a large, colorful climbing wall.

But for much of the day, the gym doubles as a cafeteria where the school's 1,800-plus students are offered breakfast and lunch.

There's another gym on the fourth floor, but it's so old it has basketball hoops attached to ladders. Time and space limitations mean each class gets physical education just once a week for 40 minutes. More...