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Table 2 Vending machine items meeting criteria for fat, sugar and calories (percent)

From: Worksite environment physical activity and healthy food choices: measurement of the worksite food and physical activity environment at four metropolitan bus garages

 

Garage

   

Items Meeting Healthful Criteria (%)

A

B

C

D

Low Calories*

26.8

33.0

41.2

37.7

Low Sugar**

94.6

93.0

94.1

90.2

Lowfat***

67.9

82.0

72.1

75.4

Meets all 3 Healthful Criteria

21.4

27.0

36.8

32.8

  1. *Low calorie is ≤ 400 kcals for entrées; ≤ 150 kcals for snacks and sweets; ≤ 50 kcals for cold beverages.
  2. **Low sugar is 35% by weight for entrées, snacks, sweets, and cold beverages.
  3. ***Lowfat is ≤ 30% total kcals for entrées, snacks, sweets, and cold beverages.