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California county trims toys in meals to cut fat
Quick ReadSilicon Valley officials seek to ban toys that often come free in high calorie kids meals
(AP) — County officials in Silicon Valley trying to curb childhood obesity voted Tuesday to ban restaurants from giving away toys and other freebies that often come with high-calorie meals aimed at kids.
The ordinance is largely symbolic as it would only cover unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County, meaning only about a dozen fast-food outlets and several other family-owned restaurants...
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