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Essay / The vending machine revolution - 551
02/25/14Let's start a vending machine revolution! The disease of obesity is a growing problem in American society. Most of the blame lies with fast food chains, but we usually don't think about vending machines. Vending machines mostly consist of snacks that are high in calories and sugar. The easy access offered by machines encourages the consumption of unhealthy foods. The biggest problem is that such machines have been installed in schools. Foods sold in vending machines need to be chosen more carefully because these foods promote unhealthy eating habits, snacks are generally high in calories and trans fats, and sodas that are advertised as better for you are in even worse reality. composed of healthier and more natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, granola bars and dairy products, it is very possible that it will start a revolution in the eating habits of Americans. If these foods were as accessible as vending machine sweets, people would have the opportunity to make the right choice. If all there is to do...