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Home > Cherokee > Cherokee, Union County BMI Studies Show Need for Changes in School Districts

Cherokee, Union County BMI Studies Show Need for Changes in School Districts

bmiCherokee and Union County school districts participated in a BMI study of their 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students, and results show that obesity is a problem. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control conducted the study in collaboration with both school districts during the 2012-2013 school year to evaluate the healthy weight status of children in Cherokee and Union counties.

In Cherokee County, the percentages of obese or overweight children are: 43% of 1st graders; 51.5% of 3rd graders; and 54.3% of 5th graders. In Union County, the percentages of obese or overweight children are: 37.6% of 1st graders; 47.4% of 3rd graders; and 50% of 5th graders. In both school districts, gender and race differences are present.  More detailed information, including a breakdown by grade level, can be found on the S.C. DHEC District 2 website.

The participation of the Cherokee and Union County school districts is the first major step towards addressing obesity among school-aged children. This data will help school personnel create programs that ensure a healthy environment where it is easy for students to make smart choices regarding eating and physical activity.  Schools can also use the data to measure the success of their efforts.

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