Earlier this month, the California State Assembly approved a measure to establish minimum nutrition standards for child care facilities. The bill (AB 627), introduced by Assemblywoman Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica), requires:
- Meals and snacks served at child-care centers to include recommended servings under federal law
- At least one serving of veggies at lunch and dinner
- No more deep-fried foods
- No cereals containing more than 6g sugar per serving
- Provide access to water at all times
- Serve only low-fat or non-fat milk and 100% juice.
If the law passes the Senate and the Governator doesn't veto it, child-care facilities will have until January 1, 2011 to comply with the law. However, the article on the bill states that there are no penalties for non-compliance. |
