Regulating School Nutrition

‘Chicken Nugget’ Bill Would Restore Parental Authority

RALEIGH — A bill to counter “the overreaching arm of government” when it comes to policing preschool lunch boxes has made it out of a Senate committee and could be up for a floor vote by Wednesday.

Barry Smith

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Child Care Commission Gets An Earful From Critics, Supporters

RALEIGH — The commission may adopt rules that would modify early childhood nutritional programs. The speakers were commenting on the proposed rule changes and on enforcement of existing rules across the state. New rules could be adopted in early May.

Barry Smith

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N.C. Lawmakers On a Mission to Conquer Obesity

RALEIGH — Bills targeting food served at schools, sodium consumption, and diabetes are putting lawmakers in charges of school and family menus. The role of taxpayer-financed health care is used to justify state action.

Sara Burrows

‘Chicken Nugget’ Bill Would Restore Parental Authority

Child Care Commission Gets An Earful From Critics, Supporters

N.C. Lawmakers On a Mission to Conquer Obesity

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