Many schools slow to embrace more healthful snacks

May 19, 2008
Districts rely on income from soft-drink contracts

Consumer advocates and nutritionists say that schools should stock more healthful snacks, but schools and districts have been reluctant to make that change. Advocates say a number of obstacles have slowed efforts to overhaul the nutritional quality of snacks and drinks.Click here to read The Washington Post article.

SIDEBAR: To many students, vending machines provide an alternative to long lunch lines and sometimes unappetizing food. Click here to read The Washington Post article.

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