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Rockford, Ill. Schools Restrict Vending Fare
03/09/2010
The Rockford, Ill. school district will give students more healthful beverage options this fall when it replaces soda in vending machines with water, tea and low-calorie sports drinks, according to The Rockford Register Star.
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Editor's Insight: This is one of many school districts that sacrificed major revenue in order to offer healthier options to students.
The nation's schools are making this shift at a time when they are also facing lower tax revenues.
Introducing healthier products, in conjunction with health education, is a long-term initiative. Healthier lifestyles will make for a healthier population, which will lower medical costs and produce more productive workers. 03-09-10 by Elliot Maras
