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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually don’t think it’s the actual sport itself that keeps kids lean as it’s mostly diet that determines things. The benefit of a sport is that they are active AND busy. Lots of people mindlessly snack and if she has no EC she’s doing that daily most likely. Even if she did a busy EC that was non athletic it would probably help. But something out of school would also work? There are lots of rec teams. Dance studios etc.

These kids are all lean bc they have pushy parents who get them involved in activities and they have the money to do that.

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Keeping busy definitely prevents a lot of the mindless snacking.

Also, OP, genes…..yes rich people in the US tend to be thinner. And taller. Genetically. That advantage is amplified by increased healthy diet and exercise, yes- but genes play a large role.

TBH with you, this school sounds like a very unhealthy environment for your DD for a lot of reasons. This is probably only the tip of the iceberg. Why keep her in a school where she is so out of place and is going to have a big battle on her hands socially?? Maybe it will make her stronger- but it is just as likely to create mental health issues. [/quote]

I’d rather my kid be at a school surrounded by kids focused on health and exercise than a school where drugs and violence are the norm where she might get raped in the bathroom. Not even comparable. [/quote]

Is this OP? There’s some serious hyperbole there. I’m starting to wonder if you placed her in the private school hoping some of that svelte-ness would rub off on her.[/quote]

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