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Proposed Federal Standards for Foods Marketed to Kids Praised

December 15, 2009

b>Statement of CSPI Nutrition Policy Director Margo G. Wootan/b>br/>The federal government is headed in exactly the right direction with the draft nutrition standards proposed for foods that are marketed to children. If adopted, the landscape of kids food advertising would shift quite dramatically in favor of foods that promote health, and away from foods that promote obesity and disease. If these standards are adopted, it would be one of the most significant developments in this area in 30 years.

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General Mills Moves to Reduce Sugar in Cereals Advertised to Children Praised

December 9, 2009

b>Statement of CSPI Nutrition Policy Director Margo G. Wootan/b>br/>General Millswhich has included whole grains in all its cerealsis taking another important step in the right direction by pledging to cut the sugar in the cereals it advertises to children. As sugary cereal is one of the top products marketed to children, we hope the company swiftly implements these changes and that Kellogg, Post Foods, and other competitors quickly follow General Mills lead.

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General Mills Move to Reduce Sugar in Cereals Advertised to Children Praised

December 9, 2009

b>Statement of CSPI Nutrition Policy Director Margo G. Wootan/b>br/>General Millswhich has included whole grains in all its cerealsis taking another important step in the right direction by pledging to cut the sugar in the cereals it advertises to children. As sugary cereal is one of the top products marketed to children, we hope the company swiftly implements these changes and that Kellogg, Post Foods, and other competitors quickly follow General Mills lead.

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School Meals to Get Nutritional Makeover

October 19, 2009

b>Statement of CSPI Nutrition Policy Director Margo G. Wootan/b>br/>The school lunches and breakfasts eaten by tens of millions of American kids are due for a nutritional makeover thanks to strong new recommendations from the Institute of Medicine.

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Maine to Consider Putting Calories on Chain Restaurant Menus and Menu Boards

February 24, 2009

b>Today Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree introduced a bill to require menu labeling at chain restaurants. Below is a statement by CSPI Nutrition Policy Director Margo G. Wootan./b>br/>I hope this year Maine will join New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, OR, and the state of California in passing menu labeling for chain restaurants. If McDonalds, Subway, and Applebees can provide New Yorkers with nutrition information, shouldnt they do the same for Mainers?