"The Terminator" Wants to (Partly) Terminate Junk Food From Schools
Posted Dec 18 2008 8:15pm
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California is backing "absolutely critical" legislation that would promote healthier foods and drinks in California schools, including a bill that would ban soft drinks in high schools, the AP's Kathleen Hennessey reported.
The Healthy Schools Now Act by Sen. Martha Escutia would extend the statewide ban on soft drinks in the lower grades.
I'm mighty proud of my home state of California (where I grew up).
In 2003, it set an example for the rest of the country -- it became the first state to ban soft drink sales in middle and elementary schools despite objections from the soft drink industry. Los Angeles and other districts already forbid soda sales in high schools.
Here's where I'm stumped, though.
The fit Schwarzenegger -- who's known for his commitment to exercise and good nutrition -- urged lawmakers to pass a bill that would only permit high schools to sell soda 30 minutes before and after the school day, the AP reported.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California is backing "absolutely critical" legislation that would promote healthier foods and drinks in California schools, including a bill that would ban soft drinks in high schools, the AP's Kathleen Hennessey reported.
The Healthy Schools Now Act by Sen. Martha Escutia would extend the statewide ban on soft drinks in the lower grades.
I'm mighty proud of my home state of California (where I grew up).
In 2003, it set an example for the rest of the country -- it became the first state to ban soft drink sales in middle and elementary schools despite objections from the soft drink industry. Los Angeles and other districts already forbid soda sales in high schools.
Here's where I'm stumped, though.
The fit Schwarzenegger -- who's known for his commitment to exercise and good nutrition -- urged lawmakers to pass a bill that would only permit high schools to sell soda 30 minutes before and after the school day, the AP reported.
Huh? Come again?