The Impact of Obesity and Inactivity in Adolescent students on Academic Achievement as Demonstrated by Grade Point Average (GPA)

Abstract

Obesity not only impacts adults, but it is also continuing to impact adolescents in many ways. The health consequences of obesity may be more well known, but obesity may also pose a potential risk to adolescents’ academic achievements. Today, across the globe, adolescents are being negatively impacted more and more by obesity affecting their academic performance and achievements as displayed by several studies.