Thread: Child Nutrition Bill Sent to President Obama; Michelle Obama Calls Bill 'Groundbreaki

The House of Representatives, by a vote of 264-157, today passed the child nutrition bill, which was praised by first lady Michelle Obama as "a groundbreaking piece of bipartisan legislation."

The $4.5 billion child nutrition bill would ban greasy food and sugary soft drinks from schools. The legislation – already passed on a bipartisan vote in the Senate -- triggered criticism for its hefty price tag and new nutritional requirements that some say shouldn't come from the federal government.

The legislation was backed by the Obama administration and the first lady, who has made childhood obesity a central focus.

The bill would expand eligibility for school lunch programs, establish nutrition standards for all school meals, and encourage schools to use locally produced food. It would also raise the reimbursement rate to six cents per meal, marking the first time in over 30 years that Congress has increased funding for school lunch programs.

"This is another step toward improving nutritional health of our nation's children and in so doing combating obesity," said Gail Christopher, vice president for program strategy at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which backed the bill.

House Passes Child Nutrition Bill, Michelle Obama Calls Legislation Groundbreaking - ABC News (more at link)

Obesity is a serious problem in this country and it saddens me when I see obese kids knowing the struggle they will face their entire lives. I think this is great.

and, par for the course, Fox News distorts the truth and Gretchen Carlson has a hissy fit because she thinks bake sales will be banned. What a twit.

Fox's War on Nutrition Continues with Fake Bake Sale Outrage | Media Matters for America

Originally Posted by Tidetracker

*ROFLMAO*!!!!!

Classic Fox News! And there are people who actually buy the 'fair and balanced' bullshit?

Yes, but just look at how many of the uniformed voters watch Fox News and actually believe that shit. Do "death panels" ring a bell?

Pizza Fridays better not be gone, my man will freak..

Originally Posted by TennesseeRain

Yes, but just look at how many of the uniformed voters watch Fox News and actually believe that shit. Do "death panels" ring a bell?

Just how many Informed voters exist..? Are you implying there are More uninformed voters watching FOX than other networks..?

Originally Posted by Babylon

Just how many Informed voters exist..? Are you implying there are More uninformed voters watching FOX than other networks..?

Implying? No.

Originally Posted by metheron

Yep....pretty soon parents won't even have to teach their children about making good choices and/or decisions. The government will do it for us. Thank you Uncle Sam!!

It will be interesting to see how this is accomplished, No greasy foods. Hmmmmm, I betcha there are.

What's wrong with educating children about health and nutrition? Or do you also have a problem with the President's Physical Fitness Program started by that flaming liberal, Dwight D. Eisenhower?