No More Empty Calories: The U.S. Government Gets Tough On School - TopicsExpress



          

No More Empty Calories: The U.S. Government Gets Tough On School Snacks Farewell, chocolate sandwich cookies. School vending machines and snack bars are now required to stock only healthy options, like fruit cups and peanuts. Beginning in June, schools in the U.S. started implementing new standards covering vending machines and snack bars. Out go chocolate bars and fruit candies, and in come peanuts and fruit cups. The regulations were developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and schools have a year to comply. This infographic provides a window into the USDA’s thinking. The emphasis is on whole grains, as well as foods containing fruits, vegetables, dairy, or protein (meat, beans, poultry, seafood, eggs, or nuts) as primary ingredients. Sodium is a dirty word, and "empty calories"--added sugars and fats with no nutritional value--are frowned upon. The full rules summary can be found here. Read Full Story bit.ly/1b3d12X #Tech #Technology #News #Updates #Like #Follow #Comment
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:38:43 +0000

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