Healthy vending at school - the time is now! Proponents for nutritious snacks and beverages are challenging schools to offer healthy choices to students.
The response to nutritious choices by students is positive. The variety of items available to schools continues to expand.
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 opens the door for schools to offer milk during the entire school day at any campus location. Schools can establish guidelines for non-regulated food on campus when developing wellness policy. The contributions of milk, cheese and yogurt to the growth and development of students gives these foods an important role in wellness policy development.
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