Are the trans fat limits applicable to food and beverages sold in secondary school vending machines?
A. Yes. The trans fat limits apply to all food and beverages sold in elementary and secondary schools for schoolpurposes. This includes cafeterias, tuck shops, canteens and vending machines. The limits do not apply to food that students bring from home, and some special event days maybe exempted from the trans fat limits. Policy and Program Memorandum 135, released in October 2004, was an important first step in developing healthier learning environments for students. The government is consulting with education and health stakeholders, and the food industry about nutrition standards for food and beverages offered in school cafeterias, vending machines, tuck shops/canteens and other daily food services that will align with the new Canada Food Guide.
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