Students cope well with healthier snacks

Students do not mind buying healthier snacks from vending machines, according to research. The findings could have implications for campus health initiatives as well as vendor profits. The study compared college students' perceptions and self-reported behavior regarding the food in vending machines before and after replacing a portion of the conventional food items with healthier foods, defined as having fewer calories, limited added sugar, lower fat, healthier fats, no trans fats, no artificial colors or flavors, and lower sodium.

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