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CPS Bans Sweets in New Healthy Snack Policy
CPS officials voted on Nov. 14 to implement a new healthy snack policy, which limits what kinds of foods may be sold in school cafeterias and vending machines.
Chicago Public Schools students' lunchroom options are about to get a little bit healthier, whether they like it or not.
CPS officials voted unanimously on Nov. 14 to approve a healthier snack and beverage policy, according to an NBC Chicago report. The new policy bans the sale of sports drinks, energy drinks, and whole milk at schools and discourages the sale or distribution of candy or other sweets in classrooms or at school functions or fundraisers, according to the report.
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Under the new policy, all vending machine and cafeteria items must meet certain nutrition guidelines, including limits on calories, fat content, and sodium.
The new policy is meant to bring the district in line with First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge.
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"This new policy sets meaningful standards and guidelines that promote health and wellness and raise awareness among our students about the importance of making healthy choices," CPS Chief Executive Officer Barbara Byrd-Bennett said to NBC.
