Furthermore, data pertaining to food policies within a school (e.g., vending machines, cafeteria options) were not available; factors which may explain some of the between-school variability in overweight identified.
There were insufficient studies to draw clear conclusions on the impact of enhanced availability of healthier food options through vending machines on purchase and/or intake of healthier food options, or on mediating factors that might effect the primary outcome (Table 10).> -wrap-foot> Classificatiof of the study regarding risk of bias between brackets.
Charge less in vending machines for these options than the local cafe or than previous vending choices.
This may be from vending machines within schools, choosing alternative options in school canteens, or sourcing food during the commute to and from school [ 13, 20].
The WHO suggested a range of "regulatory options" including banning vending machines from public places, stopping the sale of sweet, fruit and alcohol-flavoured products, and prohibiting manufacturers from touting the devices' health benefits (such as their use in quitting smoking) until there is "convincing supporting scientific evidence".
You can provide healthy options via a vending machine, breakroom snack baskets, or even a stocked kitchen if you have the resources!
There were insufficient studies to draw clear conclusions on the impact of enhanced availability of healthier food options plus nutrition education through vending machines on purchase and/or intake of healthier food options, or on mediating factors that might effect the primary outcome (Table 11).> -wrap-foot> Classificatiof of the study regarding risk of bias between brackets.
The only option is the vending machine in the reception area for a Mars bar (10 Danish kroner, or $2 at 5 kroner to the dollar) and a bottle of Coke (20 kroner).
"Parents and schools work hard to give our youngsters the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong, and providing healthy options throughout school cafeterias, vending machines and snack bars will support their great efforts".
