A new study<http://iphionline.org/pdf/IPHI_Controlling_Junk_Food_Report_32113.pdf> by Illinois Public Health Institute and University of Illinois at Chicago presents case studies of schools that improved nutrition standards for their competitive food and beverages (vending machines, cafeteria a la carte, and school stores) without negative financial impact (see http://iphionline.org/pdf/IPHI_Controlling_Junk_Food_Report_32113.pdf).

In early February, the USDA issued proposed standards for competitive foods. Some schools rely on resources from competitive foods for various programs, and have expressed concern about lost revenue with stronger standards. This study should help allay those fears.

To support the USDA proposed competitive food standards visit: http://my.cspinet.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=1390

Margo G. Wootan, D.Sc.
Director, Nutrition Policy
Center for Science in the Public Interest
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