Tag: healthy vending machines

HEALTHY FOOD IN VENDING MACHINES

February 15th, 2013

On Wednesday, February 13, the PLUS Committee reviewed an ordinance I have introduced that will increase the amount of healthy options in vending machines operated on City property. The majority of these machines only serve city employees. The Committee will vote on the ordinance at our February 27 meeting, with Full Council action scheduled for […]

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Posted: February 15th, 2013 under Food Policy.
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HEALTHY VENDING MACHINES? YES, SAYS BOARD OF HEALTH!

May 3rd, 2011

On Thursday, April 21, the Board of Health of Seattle-King County (BOH) adopted a set of guidelines for getting healthier food choices into vending machines.  The guidelines are not binding on either the vending machine owners or those who contract with them, but are designed to set a path and give guidance and direction to […]

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Posted: May 3rd, 2011 under Food Policy.
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