Obesity report cards for kids

I know people are trying to help keep kids healthy, but obesity report cards?

I don't really know what to think of this program. I mean it is good that kids are healthy, but are obesity report cards really the best way to do it?

I think it could be disheartening for kids and yes, it might hurt their self esteem. However, would it be better to wait until they are older to worry about it? Maybe it isn't something the schools should focus on, but I think it is important.

Personally, I have seen children eat a lot of unhealthy things and I know that it can continue to affect them throughout life. It creates a pattern that should be fixed before it gets out of hand.

In my old junior high, everyone had to take a swim/gym class. I think that might be helpful elsewhere too, to help get kids in shape. I wonder if that would be better than report cards. Show how to fix some of these problems instead of just saying "This child is obese" or "This child is borderline obese" or "This child is of average weight".

But to be fair, the reports have influenced some kids to change their habits. Maybe that is what they need. I know when I was little, they measured our weight and height, but never mentioned what was considered a healthy weight.

Perhaps this will catch on like the trans fat ban.