Too Fat to Graduate?

[soicanseeandspeak]

I agree with Dr. Deboy. Not all students should have to take these courses if they don't need it. Perhaps they don't need to require the courses for anyone, but certainly not for those who don't need it. But, people do need to come to terms with health problems they may have and understand they need to take better care of themselves.

[Gem19806]

So now we're discriminating against people who are over weight. Seems like there always has to be someone to look down on. It's like saying that we have to put all African Americans in heart disease prevention classes since they are an at risk group. It's discrimination, and it's wrong no matter which group we choose.

[lusciousdiva430]

The problem is that BMI is a faulty measure to use. By BMI standards, most elite athletes fall into the overweight/obese category. Moreover, if you are going to have a requirement, it should be for all students, not just a specific population. If they want to do that, then they should have classes on eating disorders for "underweight" students. Classes on HIV/AIDS for students who have had an STI, mandatory medication for students with mental health issues... its a slippery slope.

[meyerd1]

very well said..thank you i am obese and it is the worst possible life you can lead....well, one of the worst

[BryanShotYou]

I'm for this. This country has gotten too soft and fat.