Regulations released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding school snacks are "complex" and could be a burden for schools, said Sandra Ford, president of the School Nutrition Association. Schools already are working to align their menus with new regulations for breakfast and lunch, she noted. The standards set calorie limits for food and drinks sold on school campuses during the day, including in vending machines.
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Snack regulations could be a burden for schools
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