its new guidebook it says schools are encouraged to apply the new nutrition standards at all times. >> clearly it's to really create an environment in schools where kids have the opportunity to make choices among healthy options. we're at a place in massachusetts where one-third of our kids in schools are either overweight or obese. >> reporter: in danver, some band boosters say back off. >> not so sure why the state feels that they need to step in on this. >> this is our facebook question of the day. are lawmakers overstepping their authority by banning bake sales? we want to know what you think. >> check out wnnfans.com. chime in on this one. straight ahead, a big birthday for a timeless puppet. >> mr. punch is next here on "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" will continue after this from our abc stations.ieieieieieieiee