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St. Paul (Minn.) district will enforce a ban on sweets

Dec. 23, 2010
Policy aims to combat student obesity

From The Minneapolis Star Tribune: With a nod to its role in reducing the nation's high obesity rate, the St. Paul (Minn.) school district plans to fully enforce a ban on sweets. Reminders have been sent to teachers, students and parents that sweet, sticky, fat-laden and salty treats aren't allowed during the school day, says Jean Ronnei, the district's director of nutrition services.

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