The city of San Francisco has pledged a full on war against obesity and the foods and beverages that cause it, and their first plan of attack is on the public vending machines.
Calorie filled sodas, sports drinks and waters with artificial flavors will be removed from public access vending machines. These machines will now offer soy and rice milk along with pure fruit and vegetable juice options only.
So will this plan be successful in San Francisco, and if so, could this plan translate to the Hampton Roads area?
While vending machines do provide easy access to a cold beverage with great convenience the overwhelming amount of 7-11s, and other convenience stores will be quick to fill the sugary soda and drink demand.
So what will help reduce the obesity rate in the Hampton Roads area? Currently almost 24% of our adult Hampton Roads residents are obese. In order to reduce obesity it is important to understand it’s causes. While genetics is a factor it cannot currently be influenced, which leaves diet and exercise to fight the battle. Making wise food and drink choices, whether forced by a lack of supply or from clear conscious decisions, will help create a healthier Hampton Roads.
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