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As child obesity rates rise m Italy, France, and Britain, legislators across Europe are calling for higher nutrition standards in school meals. France has taken the lead by banning vending machines from primary schools; the ban will extend to secondary schools starting this September. According to according to
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Title Annotation:EUROPE
Publication:Earth Island Journal
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Date:Jun 22, 2005
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