Kudos to the Chicago Park District! The Chicago Park District and partners recently unveiled vending machines stocked only with healthy snacks. New nutritional standards for the snacks in the vending machine include limitations on calories, sodium, fat and sugar per serving.
The healthy vending policy stemmed from the wellness center programs that are offered at six parks citywide. The programs are completely privately funded through the Abbott Fund, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Bank of America and Wal-Mart Foundation. The wellness centers offer programs and amenities for the whole family to get active and learn about overall health and well being.
The healthy vending policy states that all foods served at Chicago Park District functions must meet certain nutritional requirements. Both park staff and patrons are being educated on this policy change and Information will be distributed and posted at every Chicago Park District location. The Park District is composed of 588 parks. Way to go Chicago!
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