Nutrition policy aims to curb childhood obesity in Texas
Texas officials praise a new policy limiting competitive foods in schools to combat obesity. Goose Creek and Barbers Hill districts face costly equipment changes as cafeterias shift to baked items, prepackaged carrots, and healthier options amid bids and supplier adjustments.
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Texas school nutrition policy limits foods and beverages
Policy sets restrictions in all grades on minimal nutritional value foods and candy, limits French fries to 3 ounces per serving weekly, bans sugary beverages in large containers, and requires contracts from March 3 2004 to prohibit large carbonated drinks with a goal by 2002-06 to offer at most 30 percent sugary beverages, with ongoing constraints on competitive foods.
Goose Creek School Board Meeting Agenda Items
Goose Creek school board meets today in the administration building board room to review compensation plans, a schedule for unlimited tax refunding bonds, the 2004-05 calendar, outside auditor selection, text book selection, and policy updates. The session includes discussion of district audits and campus reports amid a packed agenda.
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