Two Steps Back for Childhood Nutrition in Texas

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Texas takes two steps back in childhood nutrition.  Texas Agriculture Commissioner (1) repealed a decade-old ban on deep fryers in public schools and (2) is lifting restrictions on sugary drinks in school vending machines.

The American Heart Association says “the changes fail to provide a healthy school environment”.

This reversal will affect over 5 million Texan children (51.3% Latino).

Click here to read more about the reversal of two healthy initiatives in Texan schools.

 

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