Vending Machine Industry Launches Anti-Obesity Program
POSTED: 11:22 am MST January 13, 2005
WASHINGTON -- Vending machine operators are going long while thinking lean.
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is unveiling its new anti-obesity program to encourage healthy food choices, and to fend off efforts to remove vending machines from schools.
The group had football Hall of Fame receiver Lynn Swann on hand as it introduced its "Balanced for Life" program. He reminded students that, "Physical activity should not be an elective -- it should be part of our daily lifestyle."The program includes a color-coded rating system for food sold in vending machines, indicating healthful choices and those that should be eaten in moderation. Green items are the best choice, yellow indicates foods students could choose occasionally, and red means students should choose them rarely."We are parents too, and are just as concerned as everyone else about the devastating impact childhood obesity will have on our children and their future," NAMA President and CEO Richard Geerdes said in a news release. "We want to be part of the solution, which is why we have created this program." Additional Resources:
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is unveiling its new anti-obesity program to encourage healthy food choices, and to fend off efforts to remove vending machines from schools.|
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In Depth: Teach Healthy Eating Habits The group had football Hall of Fame receiver Lynn Swann on hand as it introduced its "Balanced for Life" program. He reminded students that, "Physical activity should not be an elective -- it should be part of our daily lifestyle."The program includes a color-coded rating system for food sold in vending machines, indicating healthful choices and those that should be eaten in moderation. Green items are the best choice, yellow indicates foods students could choose occasionally, and red means students should choose them rarely."We are parents too, and are just as concerned as everyone else about the devastating impact childhood obesity will have on our children and their future," NAMA President and CEO Richard Geerdes said in a news release. "We want to be part of the solution, which is why we have created this program." Additional Resources:
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