The AP (2/4, Jalonick) reports that USDA "for the first time is proposing broad new standards to make sure all foods sold in schools are more healthful, a change that would ban the sale of almost all candy, high-calorie sports drinks and greasy foods on campus." Under the newly-proposed rules, "school vending machines would start selling water, lower-calorie sports drinks, diet sodas and baked chips instead. Lunchrooms that now sell fatty 'a la carte' items like mozzarella sticks and nachos would have to switch to healthier pizzas, low-fat hamburgers, fruit cups and yogurt."
USA Today (2/1, Hellmich) reports that USDA on Friday "released its proposed standards for 'competitive foods,' the name given to foods that are not part of the regular school meals. The standards set limits for calories, fat, sugar and sodium." The piece quotes Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying, "Good nutrition lays the groundwork for good health and academic success."
Bloomberg News (2/1, Armour) reports, "Candy bars in school vending machines will be replaced by granola and dried fruit under a U.S. plan that sets nutrition requirements for snacks, sodas and other food sold outside of regular meals." The piece notes that USDA "about a year ago revamped nutrition standards for school lunches and breakfasts as it seeks to reduce child obesity." The Hill (2/1, Viebeck) also covers this story in its "Healthwatch" blog.
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