The Vending and à la Carte Policy Intervention in Maine Public High Schools

• Main Authors: Anne-Marie Davee, MS, RD (Author), Janet E. Whatley Blum, ScD (Author), Rachel L. Devore (Author), Christina M. Beaudoin, PhD (Author), Lori A. Kaley, MS, MSB (Author), Janet L. Leiter, MS, RD (Author), Debra A. Wigand, MEd (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background A healthy school nutrition environment may be important for decreasing childhood overweight. This article describes a project to make healthier snacks and beverages available in vending machines and à la carte programs in Maine public high schools. Context Seven public high schools in Ma...