Obesity in young children is becoming an ongoing concern, especially in Australia where 33 percent of them are considered to be drastically overweight. As the young students spend majority of their day at school, their food intake and exercise regime should be dependent on schools to lead a healthier lifestyle. In this essay, I will discuss why I completely agree with this statement focusing on the reasons such as the amount of time primary and secondary school students spend at school, accessibility and peer support within their friendship.