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Senator Weber Pearson urges healthier kids' meals as Senate advances SB 977
Summary
The California State Senate advanced SB 977, sponsored by Sen. Dr. Weber Pearson, which would require chain restaurants that sell children's meals to offer at least one option meeting specific nutrition standards drawn from the National Restaurant Association’s Kids Live Well program.
Senator Dr. Weber Pearson presented SB 977 on the Senate floor, saying the bill "will require a chain restaurant that sells children's meals to offer at least one healthy meal that meets minimum nutrition standards." She outlined the measures: no more than 550 calories; no more than 700 milligrams of sodium; no more than 10% of calories from saturated fat; 15 grams of sugar; and 0 grams of trans fat.
Weber Pearson framed the measure as a response to California's childhood obesity crisis and argued it would expand equitable access to healthier options in…
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