Return to Toolbox Main.

Healthy Vending Machine Policy for State Agencies in Alabama

Keywords / Description:

Although vending machines are convenient for employees to grab a snack during the work day, many are filled with low nutrient, high calorie food and beverages. Positive environmental changes can be made by replacing unhealthy options with more nutritious and healthful foods to support healthy behavior. The overall goal of this policy is to offer healthy choices while still allowing for free choice. The State of Alabama is committed to providing state employees and visitors with healthy options in vending machines to assist in leading a healthier lifestyle.

Toolkit:

Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Chronic Disease, Nutrition, Obesity

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Nutrition and Physical Activity Division of the Alabama Department of Public Health

Submitted:

01/26/2012

Modified:

01/26/2012

The NACCHO Toolbox is a repository of available resources to help local public health practitioners. Tools are produced by local, state, and federal agencies, as well as academic institutions and other stakeholders. The contents of this Toolbox are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect any official recommendations of NACCHO. NACCHO makes no express or implied warranty with respect to the contents and disclaims liability for any damages arising from or connected to the use of the material in this Toolbox.