FOR_______________________
Obesity, especially in children is growing at an alarming rate. According to a recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine, life expectancy in the United States may drop by 5 years if the current epidemic of childhood obesity goes unchecked. Beyond diminished quality of life, the health care costs associated with obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers will add a huge financial burden to the state.
The National Nutritional Foods Association West (NNFA-West), applauds the California Legislature for its focus on serious health and nutrition issues facing our state. We encourage legislation aimed at improving the health and quality of life for all Californians.
NPA-West supports:
Natural Products Association West
Supports these Bills in the Senate
LEGISLATION TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM AERIAL PESTICIDE SPRAYING SB1121 Cloned food labeling 04/07/2008 :
• Re-referred to SENATE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS
SB441 Vending machines 04/28/2008:
● Re-referred to ASSEMBLY Committee on BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS
AB541 The Food and Farm Protection Act 02/14/2008:
●Referred to SENATE Committees on AGRICULTURE & JUDICIARY
AB 97 phase out the use of trans fat 05/12/2008 :
● In SENATE. Read second time. To third reading.
AB 689 School Curriculum: health education Signed into law 9/15/2005
SB 12 School Food Nutrition: portion size restrictions
Signed into law 9/15/2005
SB 281 School Food Nutrition: 5 A Day for Better Health
Signed into law 9/15/2005
SB 567 School Food Nutrition: wellness policy
VETOED
SB 965 School Food Nutrition: beverages
Signed into law 9/15/05
SB 522 State Property Vending Machines: healthy choices
INACTIVE
SB 454 Health Counseling: nutritional and physical activity education/outreach
INACTIVE
SB 37
Prohibited Substances. Opposed by NNFA-West
Signed into law
10/7/2005
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