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Increased Nutrition Education Hours in Schools

This act mandates 50 hours of nutrition education per school year for students, aiming to enhance their knowledge of healthy eating. This will better equip children to make informed food choices, potentially improving their health and dietary habits in the long run.
Key points
Students will be required to receive 50 hours of nutrition education annually.
Nutrition education will be integrated into various subjects, not just health classes, and will include practical activities like taste testing and farm visits.
The program will promote healthy foods, teach caloric balance, critical media literacy regarding food marketing, and provide training for teachers.
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Additional Information
Nutrition Education Act
Print number: HR 5308
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-09-21