Candy Closer to Being Banned in Ohio Schools
Friday, December 18th, 2009A bill that passed the Ohio House earlier this week would eliminate or restrict snack foods sold at school stores and vending machines at schools. Generally speaking, items sold must have fewer than 200 calories, contain no trans fat and have limited saturated fat, processed sugar and sodium. Plus, beverages cannot have more than 150 calories per serving. The ban would not affect sales of snack foods and beverages at after-school events. Now, the bill heads to the Senate. (more…)