This bill amends the West Virginia Feed to Achieve Act by introducing a new regulation that limits the total amount of carbohydrates served to children during a school day to 75 grams. County boards of education are mandated to ensure compliance with this carbohydrate limit, and failure to do so will result in a restriction of funding for school lunch programs. Additionally, the bill allows for coordination between county boards of education and county health departments to facilitate the implementation of this carbohydrate limit, while also considering state and federal health guidelines.

The bill aims to promote healthier eating habits among students by establishing a clear limit on carbohydrate intake during school hours. It reinforces the existing framework of school nutrition programs while adding a specific focus on carbohydrate consumption, thereby enhancing the nutritional standards for meals provided to children in West Virginia schools.

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Introduced Version: 18-5D-3