IL HR0266

Urges state officials, school districts, and public/private organizations to continue enforcing beverage standards from the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, which removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools and replaced them with lower-calorie, smaller portion options

Cites CDC data showing adult obesity rates exceeded 40% and childhood obesity exceeded 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States

Notes that heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children dropped from 11% to 3% between 2003 and 2016, while adult consumption fell from 13% to 9%

Calls on the General Assembly to monitor the impact of sugar from all sources on Illinois residents and encourages all individuals to make healthy dietary choices

Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to Kate Wexell