Feb 5 2013
Reuters: Rules Call For Swing To Healthier Snacks In Schools
Snacks sold in U.S. schools would need to be lower in fat, salt and sugar and include more nutritious items like fruits, vegetables and whole grains, under standards proposed on Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The proposal, more than a year overdue, also calls for a limit of 200 calories on items sold during the school day at vending machines or other venues outside the school lunch line (Heavey and Abbott, 2/1).
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