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SC legislators weigh health food at schools
Posted: 01.20.2010 at 1:12 PM
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A bill banning high-sugar, high-fat foods from being sold to South Carolina students during the school day is entering its third year of debate.
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COLUMBIA (AP) -- A bill banning high-sugar, high-fat foods from being sold to South Carolina students during the school day is entering its third year of debate.

A Senate panel postponed voting Wednesday on legislation aimed at curbing childhood obesity in a state with one of the nation's highest rates of overweight and obese youth, just as a new survey released by the state Education Department shows one in six high school students in the state are obese.

Democratic Rep. Bakari Sellers of Denmark says giving students only healthy options could save lives and money.

The rules apply to all food sold in cafeterias, vending machines and school stores. Fundraising sales by students and parent groups are exempted.

The House approved the bill last year.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)
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