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MI HCR0044
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
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Memorializes Congress and the Michigan Department of Education to support increased nutritional quality and options in school lunch programs.
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Cites rising childhood obesity rates (approximately 1 in 3 American children overweight or obese) and diet-related health risks including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer as rationale.
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Recommends greater emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes in school meals, along with plant-based entrees and nondairy beverage alternatives.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the House, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the Michigan Department of Education.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress and the Michigan Department of Education to support an increase in the nutritional quality and options available through school lunch programs.
school lunch programs
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
3/10/2010