Mexico bans sodas, fried foods and junk food from public school (while the USA does nothing)

The Mexican government is moving forward with plans to ban all junk foods from public school by the start of the coming school year, officials have announced.

Under the new rules, schools will be bared from serving or selling sugary sodas, juices or processed snacks, including local favorites such as tamarind candies. Unhealthy less-processed foods to be banned include pork rinds, atole (a sweetened corn starch-based beverage), fried tacos and tortas (sandwiches). Some exceptions will be made for healthier versions, such as tortas made from beans, avocado and cheese, or chicken and vegetables. All tacos, burritos and salads must be low in fat.

children between the ages of 5 and 11 -- 26% -- are already overweight or obese.