According to the report, around 64% of the students allegedly carried bags weighing between 10-20% of their body weight, while 20.6% had a bag weight more than 20% of their body weight. Only 15% had a bag weight within the recommended range of below 10% of body weight. The adverse impacts of heavy backpacks on growing children have recently been highlighted by health experts and confirmed by studies here and abroad. According to experts, the total weight of the schoolbag should not exceed 10% of body weight. Can healthy diets minimize injury risk on playgrounds?

Source: Sunday Observer October 05, 2019 20:03 UTC