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Schools In Boulder Considering Junk Food Limits

POSTED: 10:31 am MDT June 23, 2009
UPDATED: 9:14 pm MDT June 23, 2009

A school district in Boulder is considering a junk-food policy.

The Boulder Valley School District board was discussing a draft Tuesday that said kindergartners through eighth graders wouldn't be involved in, or have access to, the sale of sweets and sodas at school-sponsored events or fundraisers.

It would discourage junk food at school parties. Ads of unhealthy food and drinks would be banned on places like scoreboards and school publications. Growth hormones, hydrogenated oils and high-fructose corn syrup would be kept out of meals offered to students.

Bake sales would be allowed -- in moderation.

Still, the district's interim director of nutrition services, Ann Cooper, said she's not looking to be "the cupcake police."

"We're not mandating things," said Cooper. "We're not taking away cupcakes. What we're asking is when they give snacks is try to follow the guidelines set by the district and the USDA."

Some parents are concerned the proposed policy could go too far.

”When it comes to healthy snacks, I think parents can figure out how to give the treats and moderate," said Jennifer Bergquist, a Boulder parent. "I don't think the district needs to be involved in that."
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