Student Achievement

In-Shape Students Outscore Obese Peers Academically, Study Finds

By Bryan Toporek — December 07, 2012 1 min read
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Middle school students in prime physical shape outperform their overweight and obese peers both on tests and grades, according to new research from Michigan State University.

The study, published Thursday in the

A version of this news article first appeared in the Schooled in Sports blog.