Does Increased Physical Education Increase Students Health?

"In 2004, 18.8% of 6- to 11-year-olds and 17.4% of 12- to 19year-olds were considered obese, and an additional 20.4% of 6- to 11-year-olds and 15.3% of 12- to 19year-olds were considered overweight" (Lee 453-63) With increased physical activity in schools comes many benefits including lower risk of developing chronic diseases as an adult,combats obesity and promotes a healthy life.