
Healthier Choices in Vending Machines in BC Public Buildings
In November 2006, the Healthier Choices in Vending Machines in BC Public Buildings Policy (Policy) was introduced to replace junk food with healthy food and beverages in vending machines. The Policy outlined in this document supports government’s priority to help British Columbians make healthy choices where they live, learn, work and play.
Resource Information
Date
January 1, 2014
Author
Government of British Columbia
Type
Example/Component
Setting
Community-at-large, Recreation Centre, School, Workplace
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Food Environment
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Provincial (outside Ontario)
Tags
food access, food environment, healthy eating, nutrients, nutrition guidelines, policy, public institution, retail, sodium, sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages, vegetables and fruit, vending