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The Utah school board has voted 11 to four to keep control of policies that determine what is sold in school vending machines. The board voted down what would have banned, state-wide, the sale of pop and candy in school vending machines.

"So school districts now just have to come up with policies on vending machine and other fare that doesn't come through the school lunch program, and submit them to the state school board in January 2009."

State board members acknowledge that childhood obesity is a serious issue, but believe that local school districts need to take matters into their own hands, rather than relying on state-controlled legislations.

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Vending machines are as common in schools as notebooks and gymnasiums. But the food offered in vending machines is often equally high in both calories and fat grams. Now, Solana Beach-based natural food company YoNaturals Inc. has offered free vending machines and installation to local schools.

"The company's biggest target is public schools. The company hopes to clear out unhealthy snacks on campuses and contribute to the fight against childhood obesity and early-onset diabetes."

The vending machines will contain natural and organic food and snacks ranging in price from 75 cents to two dollars.

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H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending machines are unique tools in the fight against childhood obesity. Part vending machine and part interactive educator, Healthy Vending machines teach kids what they should be eating and why, the manufacturers claim.

For Amy & John Hobbing, preaching the importance of health & nutrition extends beyond the ears of their two children & the walls of their Meridian, ID home. …

The two progressive parents & forward-thinking entrepreneurs have recently partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Ada County to place vending machines in the two local clubs, giving Idaho’s youth access to a wide variety of healthy, tasty & affordable snacks & drinks. [Source: PR Web]

The Director of the Ada County Boys and Girls Club, Jason Sears, believes that nutrition is one of the many areas where kids need to learn how to make good choices. By providing vending machines that offer healthy foods, the Boys and Girls Club can help kids take some important steps forward.
 

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