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SUBMITTER: Griffiths ML
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7505467 | biostudies-literature | 2020
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Griffiths Melda Lois ML Powell Eryl E Usher Lucy L Boivin Jacky J Bott Lewis L
PloS one 20200921 9
Vending machines contribute to growing levels of obesity. They typically contain energy dense, high fat snacks and attempts at persuading consumers to switch to healthier snacks sold within the same machine have had limited success. This study explored the health benefits and cost effectiveness of the complete replacement of regular snacks with healthy items. Two vending machines were manipulated in a 6-month trial, with a healthy and regular range of products alternated between the two machines ...[more]