US implements new school snack food rules to reduce calories and fat
date:Jun 28, 2013



In 2010, Congress passed legislation designed to improve child nutrition. Schools have until July 1, 2014, to implement the rules outlined on Thursday.

The regulations, originally due in 2011, largely mirror the U.S. Department of Agriculture's February proposal that limited the fat, salt and sugar content in school snacks and capped portion sizes.

School food administrators fretted about implementing the changes, some groups said the rules were inadequate, and the jury was still out among
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