The Register weighed students’ backpacks and talked to them about the health impact of heavy bags. We found packs that weighed up to 21 pounds. Health officials recommend that backpacks don’t exceed 10-15% of one’s body weight.
VIDEO: How Heavy Are BHS Students’ Backpacks?
March 20, 2017
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