One of the missions of Project Heart is to promote heart-healthy nutrition and exercise for kids and their families. "In the News" shares current news stories related to those topics. 

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February 6, 2012
Too many kids breathe others' smoke in cars: CDC
Read the Houston Chronicle article about the government research report and response from the American Academy of Pediatrics about the dangers of secondhand smoke. 
www.chron.com/news/article/Too-many-kids-breathe-others-smoke-in-cars-CDC-3050716.php 

February 2, 2012 
Colorado lawmakers consider trans-fat ban in schools
Bill to forbid any trans-fat in school food — not just the food served through regular cafeteria lunches. Read the article in the Houston Chronicle.
www.chron.com/living/article/Colo-lawmakers-consider-trans-fat-ban-in-schools-2941054.php 

January 27, 2012
Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens
Study finds high consumption associated with early signs of diabetes, other health issues. Read the article from HealthDay News as reported in MedlinePlus.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_121292.html  

January 25, 2012
School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains
Read about the first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years. The Houston Chronicle reports.
www.chron.com/news/article/School-lunches-to-have-more-veggies-whole-grains-2684615.php 

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Updated February 6, 2012

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