Many schools slow to embrace more healthful snacks

Consumer advocates and nutritionists say that schools should stock more healthful snacks, but schools and districts have been reluctant to make that change. Advocates say a number of obstacles have slowed efforts to overhaul the nutritional quality of snacks and drinks.Click here to read The Washington Post article.

SIDEBAR: To many students, vending machines provide an alternative to long lunch lines and sometimes unappetizing food. Click here to read The Washington Post article.