UM: Health

AOL Health reports on a UM study that showed students who eat vending machine food have a higher risk of obesity and chronic problems like diabetes and coronary heart disease. Lead author and clinical lecturer at UM Medical School Madhuri Kakarala says, “The foods that children are exposed to early on in life influence the pattern for their eating habits as adults.” While vending machines do provide essential revenue to struggling schools, Kakarala says, “If we were able to substitute some healthy choices, then the schools could still get some revenue but have a more healthful environment.” [Source]