The Obama Administration puts the kibosh on Snickers
The Obama Administration puts the kibosh on Snickers
The Obama Administration is in the midst of a massive campaign (headed by 1st lady Michelle Obama) to push unhealthy snack foods (sodas, French fries, and yes, Snickers) out of public schools and replace them with healthy alternatives. The goal is to reduce childhood obesity but the price tag for all the nutritious food could be high. Apparently, the plan is getting some tepid bipartisan support in Congress (legislation is on the horizon) but the jury is out on whether kids will go for replacing their Twinkies with carrots.
Guests:
Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition & Consumer Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Chuck Saylors, president of the National Parent Teacher Association
Kevin Keane, senior vice president of the American Beverage Association
- Patt Morrison for February 16, 2010
- Sebelius, Poizner weigh in on Anthem's rate hikes
- Repair California and constitutional convention stalled
- The Obama Administration puts the kibosh on Snickers
- Can They Do That?
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Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
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