A 2237 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires children's meals served in restaurants to meet certain nutritional standards.

New Jersey's A2237 requires restaurants to meet specific nutritional standards for children's meals sold as a single-price combination primarily for children. These meals must contain no more than 600 calories, 770mg sodium, 35% calories from fat/sugars, and 10% from saturated fat, while including at least 0.5 cups of fresh fruits/vegetables or a lean protein option (like whole grains or low-fat dairy). Restaurants must prominently display the meal's nutritional content on menus and offer only approved beverages like water, unsweetened juice, or low-fat milk. Violations carry civil penalties up to $3,000 per offense, with a $15,000 monthly cap for repeat violations. The bill directly affects restaurants serving children's meals and aims to promote healthier eating for New Jersey's youth.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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