Soda, candy out under USDA’s proposed school snack rules

By Elise Viebeck – 02/01/13 01:45 PM ET

The Obama administration proposed regulations Friday that would prohibit U.S. schools from selling unhealthy snacks.

The 160-page regulation from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) would enact nutrition standards for “competitive” foods not included in the official school meal.

In practice, the proposed rules would replace traditional potato chips with baked versions and candy with granola. Regular soda is out, though high-schoolers may have access to diet versions.

Soda, candy out under USDA’s proposed school snack rules