Did you know that we used to have vending machines with snacks at schools? Schools in America had to remove vending machines and replace them with sugar free drinks because they were causing problems to students.
The US has enacted policies to limit children’s access to high fat foods and sugar sweetened beverages in schools. Vending machines at school also can promote unhealthy eating habits , which can lead to obesity and can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers in life.
It also disrupts the learning environment, and which also potentially encouraging students to skip school meals, which are designed to provide a balanced and nutrient diet, potentially leading to nutritional deficiencies.
