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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 312
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Preamble
WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that
61% of Americans are overweight; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Surgeon General, in the last 20
years the number of overweight children has doubled and the number of overweight
adolescents has tripled; and
WHEREAS, The causes of obesity have been linked to an increasing
consumption of high-caloric processed foods with high levels of saturated fats and
sugars combined with a decreasing amount of physical activity; and
WHEREAS, Nonfatal but debilitating effects of obesity include respiratory
difficulty, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, chronic musculoskeletal problems,
skin problems, and infertility; and
WHEREAS, Potentially life-threatening effects of obesity include
cardiovascular disease including hypertension and stroke, conditions associated with
insulin resistance such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus, breast cancer, colon cancer, and
gallbladder disease; now, therefore,
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Education
7-401.
(a) With the assistance of the county health department, each county board
shall provide:
(1) Adequate school health services;
(2) Instruction in health education, INCLUDING THE IMPORTANCE OF
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH; and
(3) A healthful school environment.
7-409.
Each public school shall have a program of physical education that is given in a
planned and sequential manner to all students, kindergarten through grade 12, to
develop their good health and physical fitness and improve their motor coordination
and physical skills.
7-421.
(A) EACH COUNTY BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH A NUTRITION POLICY ON OR
BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2006, THAT APPLIES TO ALL FOODS AND BEVERAGES MADE
AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, INCLUDING FOODS AND
BEVERAGES SOLD:
(1) IN VENDING MACHINES;
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