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Back-to-School Quiz

Some stores have been touting "back to school" sales since Independence Day, but now the time is near. Sending kids to school raises many safety and health issues — transportation safety, healthy lunches, and school violence are only some of them. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about school-related safety and health.

1. School buses are safer than cars.

True
False

2. Nationwide, about 30% of children walk to school.

True
False

3. Bullying is rare in schools.

True
False

4. Violence is a major cause of school-related injuries in children.

True
False

5. Despite media reports of homicides and other serious violent crimes in schools, schools are relatively safe.

True
False

6. Most school sports-related injuries occur during practice.

True
False

7. Many foods available at school for lunches or snacks are high in fat and cholesterol.

True
False

Last updated February 05, 2007

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