Saturday, May 17, 2008

Advocacy

Healthy, Local Food for You and Your Family

 

With rising rates of obesity and preventable diseases, making sure all Americans have access to helthy, fresh foods has never been more important. Fortunately, Congress has proposed legislation to increase the accessibility of local fruits and vegetables and provide healthy foods in our children's schools. Below you'll find more information about the bill and the steps you can take to let your representative know that healthy food is important to you and your family.
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The Healthy Farm Bill

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    The 2007 Farm Bill has been passed in the Senate and House and is now in conference. Learn the basics of the bill and find out how you can help.

The School Lunch Protection Act

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    legislation that would require the USDA to update its nutrition standards for snacks sold in schools and curb marketing of junk foods aimed at children.

Senator Tom Harkin Speaks Out

 

Senator Harkin wants the USDA to update their standards for our children's snack foods. We had him answer your questions about healthy school food.
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Readers Weigh In

What is the most important food issue for you in 2008?

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