School Vending
Schools Get Active with "Go, Slow, Whoa" Foods
Using a stoplight approach, "Go, Slow, Whoa" is used to label the healthfulness of snack foods and beverages.
Go foods – labeled as green – are lowest in fat, sodium, and calories. These are whole foods that are nutrient dense. Go foods should be eaten most often.
Slow foods – labeled as yellow – are somewhat higher in fat, sodium, and calories. Slow foods are more processed and should be eaten less often.
Whoa foods – labeled as red – are highest in fat, sodium, and calories. They are the most processed and should be eaten least often.
Get the Facts
Kids are surrounded by unhealthy food choices, even at school. Studies show when junk food is available, most kids will choose it over healthy food.
Wisconsin schools need to adopt wellness policies to replace junk food with healthy options in school vending machines, a la carte lunch lines and school stores. (Items Sold Outside the National School Lunch Program)
Why School Wellness Policies are Important
Research shows offering nutritious food in school improves health and academics without reducing revenue to schools.
Why Nutritious Foods in Schools are Important