A recent study has revealed a link between obese girls and lower academic grades compared to those girls of a healthier weight.

The study was conducted on 6000 girls and focused on girls aged 11, 13 and 16.  The average grade for girls of this age is C but for girls in the obese category the average fell to D. Researchers published their findings in the International Journal of Obesity.

Obesity is an increasing problem in the UK and a concern for more and more parents.
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