Are School Vending Machines to Blame For Childhood Obesity?
Parents are insisting that school health officials find solutions in the fight against childhood and teen obesity. Not so long ago, and even still today, school vending machines could be found stocked with all kinds of sweet and unhealthy snacks. There is no doubt that kids love the selection, but they lack the discipline to refrain from over-indulging themselves with these products. Research has shown that the best way to avoid obesity as an adult is to begin eating healthier choices as a child. But does this bode well for the vending industry? Adding healthy choices for kids to eat can mean additional business opportunities for vendors and food manufacturers alike. People interested in starting a business in the vending industry may be at an advantage over existing vendors who are established in the business. The reason for this is because existing vendors may have too much already invested in the products they sell today, leaving them with fewer avenues to get rid of their inventory
