In our study, our main focus was related the school's role in obesity epidemic. For this project, we went to Charleston Progressive Academy to perform an observational study. Our study lasted for two weeks. Conducting our study in an actual school environment was essential must because we wanted to experience first hand, what today students' environments were like. ... Literature Review Childhood obesity studies have always targeted higher-grade levels (middle and high schools), but none enough on the elementary level. ...

• Word Count: 2425
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate