Lawmakers delay hearing on school trans fat ban

Source: blogs.riverfron Posted By: Valerie M...4468 days ago

The nation's leanest state is taking its sweet time as it considers a proposal aimed at getting junk food out of schools.

A Colorado House committee was expected to discuss a bill that represents the nation's toughest regulations meant to keep trans fat away from students, but lawmakers Thursday delayed the hearing without explanation.

The bill would forbid trans fat in cafeteria lunches — but it wouldn't stop there.

The proposed ban would apply to snacks in vending machines, bake sale goodies....

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