Trans Fat Banned in California Public Schools

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In July 2009, a state-wide policy went into effect in California that prohibited public schools from selling food containing artificial trans fat, either through a vending machine or school food service establishment during school hours and up to 1/2 hour before and after school. Authored by California State Senator Elaine Alquist (D- Santa Clara),the law prohibits the use of artificial trans fat in the preparation of a food item served to to students as well. Hispanics make up 51% of K-12 students in California, making this victory especially sweet for Latino children.