Act No. 6933 (27th Legislature) — An Act amending 17 V.LC., chapter 13 to provide for the regulation of food vending machines on the campuses of public schools ---0---
ACTNO. 6933 BILL NO. 27-0047 TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2007 An Act amending 17 V.LC., chapter 13 to provide for the regulation of food vending machines on the campuses of public schools ---0--- WHEREAS, obesity in children and adolescents is an ever-increasing concern nationwide; and WHEREAS, children and youth are twice as likely to be overweight as the national average; and WHEREAS, foods offered in competition with School Lunch Programs are typically lower in nutritional quality, and they tend to be low in nutrient density, high in fat, and include added sugars and calories; and WHEREAS, the presence of competitive foods may be related to a decrease in fruit and vegetable consumption and an increase in calories obtained from fat; and WHEREAS, ensuring the health of children and maintaining nutritional standards are high national priorities, and the primary reasons for establishing school nutrition programs; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Government of the Virgin Islands to ensure the nutritional quality of all foods and snacks s …
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