Children's schoolbags should not exceed 10% of body weight, expert warns
A Saudi physiology professor has advised that children's schoolbags should weigh no more than 10% of their body weight, citing scientific studies.
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AIDr. Mohammed Al-Ahmadi, professor of exercise physiology, said that a child's schoolbag should not exceed 10% of their body weight, according to numerous scientific studies.
Speaking to Al-Saudiya TV, he added that a study conducted in the Kingdom found only 6% of students carry bags weighing less than 10% of their body weight.
Al-Ahmadi noted that, according to the same study, 94% of students carry schoolbags that exceed the recommended 10% weight limit.
He warned that carrying heavy loads can affect the neck and shoulders, potentially leading to spinal deformities over the years.
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