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This just in: Berkeley City Council has just passed a new law that prohibitedgrocery stores In California of the city ofOffering candies and sodas in the course of the box.

The prescription that bar of grocery stores sell unhealthy objects in thecrates passed unanimously last night.From 1 March 2021, food products of more than five grams ofadded sugars Or 250 milligrams of sodium per serving will be forbidden from the Alley of the Fund in Berkeley Grocery Stores.

This command applies to independent retailers and stores with more than 2,500 square feet as well as chains in the city, includingJoe's Trader and Safeway. (In touch:8 groceries who can soon be in the short diet)

"The Ordinance of the Caisse Healthy is essential to community health, particularly at the time of Covid-19," said Kate Harrison of the Berkeley City Council, who is one of theOrdinance co-authors. "What's good for Berkeley customers is also good for our businesses."

Proponents of the order indicate that the new rule will help encourage consumers to shop for healthier foods in store, especially children. While theObesity rate for children in Berkeley falls under the overall rate of Alameda County and the state of California,The proportion of black children who are overweight or obese are higher than county and state averages. In addition, the need to support theimmune system is higher than ever during the pandemic and sweet food have been shown totemporarily remove his function.

"Many parents of color in Berkeley are worried because they see an increase in community diabetes and fear for the lives of their children," said Monique Blodgett, a mother Berkeley and a local activist in aCSPI release Congratulate the new rule. "I think healthy cash flows would make a huge difference for the families of Berkeley and help people make more confidence purchases. It also demonstrates that their community cares about them and their health."

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