The Relationship Between Academic Success and Elementary Students Who Practice Elements of a “Healthy Lifestyle”

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Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Mississippi is the leading state in obesity, and childhood obesity has tripled in the last thirty years (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). With schools under pressure to improve academically, coupled with the pressure to show that improvement through high-stakes testing, the amount of time that values the importance of physical activity in school has declined. However, research has shown a decrease in physical activity actually leads to a decrease in reading and math scores and an increase in absenteeism, tardiness, and difficulties in concentration (National Parent Teacher Association, 2013). Simola et al. (2010) found that many students also are not getting the suggested seven to eight hours of sleep recommended. As a result, students are vulnerable to the negative effects of inadequate sleep like frustration, depression, and forgetfulness. Grantham-McGregor and Olney (2006) also examined the role

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