A new Utah lawmaker is pushing two bills aimed at improving dietary choices. HB402 would restrict schools from serving food containing certain artificial food dyes, while HB403 would prevent the purchase of candy and soda using SNAP benefits (food stamps). Both bills are sponsored by Rep. Kristen Chevrier, who emphasizes her goal of making people healthier.
<p>SALT LAKE CITY — A new Utah lawmaker is pushing bills aimed at eating healthy.</p><p><a href="https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0402.
</p><p>&quot;My desire with this,&quot; Chevrier told KSL-TV, &quot;is to help make people more healthy.
HEALTH NUTRITION LEGISLATION UTAH SNAP BENEFITS SCHOOL LUNCHES FOOD DYES
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