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Health July 25, 2024 | 8:08 am

New school nutrition bill bans sugary drinks and processed foods

Santo Domingo.- On Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a school food and nutrition bill in its second reading, prohibiting the sale of sugary drinks and processed foods in school cafeterias. The bill, authored by Deputy Nelsa Soraya Suárez, aims to promote healthier eating habits among students by banning the promotion, sale, or distribution of ultra-processed products wi... Read more

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