Parents Fight for Their Kids’ Cupcake-Eating Rights in Virginia School District

Posted in Booting Junk Foods Out Of the Schools, Clearing the Carb Confusion, Connie's Comments, Rants, Raves & Musings, Diabetes Articles, Guest Column From Another Writer, In the News, Junk Food Marketing & Advertising, Legislation, Lobbying & Politics, Nutrition News & Tidbits by Connie Bennett on December 11th, 2006
This story from the state of Virginia is so downright ridiculous that all I can do is shake my head in confusion and befuddlement. The George Mason Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia outlawed cupcakes in school to comply with federal guidelines for “wellness policies.” They announced their decision at a PTA meeting. With me so far? Sounds like a good idea, right? Well, apparently this move to watch the health and waistlines of Virginia students was downright offensive to some parents, reports the Washington Post's Brigid Schulte, in a tantalizing article dubbed, Once Just a Sweet Birthday Treat, the Cupcake...
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