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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know if it is a thing everywhere, but I think it should be.[/quote]

Let's have public weigh-ins at work, too.

Actually, let's not! Or at school, either.[/quote]

They do eye exams and hearing tests at school.  But weight/BMI is not a health issue?[/quote]

They do eye tests and hearing tests at school to make sure that the students can see/hear the instruction. Similarly, they would do weight tests to...well, what? How would the results of the weight tests be related to a student's ability to access the instruction school?[/quote]

Public health.  http://www.nationalguidelines.org/guideline.cfm?guideNum=4-18[/quote]

I'll repeat the question: How would the results of the weight tests be related to a student's ability to access the instruction in school?[/quote]

Well let's see.

Underweight could signal malnourishment.  Malnourished children do not develop was well mentally and physically as well lnourished children (especially at younger ages).
Overweight could signal high blood pressure or diabetes. This could lead to headaches, inappropriate dips or spikes in blood sugar.  Just to name a few. 
Generally if you are physically unwell it can impact your ability to learn.
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