The Obama administration proposed regulations Friday that would prohibit U.S. schools from selling unhealthy snacks.
The 160-page regulation from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) would enact nutrition standards for "competitive" foods not included in the official school meal. In practice, the proposed rules would replace traditional potato chips with baked versions and candy with granola. Regular soda is out, though high-schoolers may have access to diet versions.
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Baked chips and diet cokes aren't necessarily a healthier option. When I was in school the solution was to have the canteen open the last recess of the day after lunch. The kids ate lunch and then if they wanted could buy something from the canteen.
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Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:59 pm
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