Students in Ontario will be getting healthier because the food and beverages sold in schools will need to be free of trans fat.
Levels of obesity among young Canadian children have nearly tripled over the last 25 years. Providing healthier options and reducing trans fat will help improve the health of young people.
The legislation passed today will require schools to drop trans fat from school cafeterias, vending machines and tuck shops. Some foods that naturally contain small amounts of trans fat, such as beef and milk, will be allowed. Special event days will be exempt.
Levels of obesity among young Canadian children have nearly tripled over the last 25 years. Providing healthier options and reducing trans fat will help improve the health of young people.
The legislation passed today will require schools to drop trans fat from school cafeterias, vending machines and tuck shops. Some foods that naturally contain small amounts of trans fat, such as beef and milk, will be allowed. Special event days will be exempt.
