Healthy YOU Vending strives to help children make wiser beverage choices.
SALT LAKE CITY, June 5, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Over the past several decades, a dramatic shift in health has occurred in the United States and many other developed countries. Obesity has quickly become a leading nutritional disorder among adults and adolescents, and according to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of this obesity epidemic has more than doubled from 1975 to 2016. Healthy YOU Vending is working to combat this by providing access to healthier consumables, which are comprised of less sugar and natural ingredients.
Children are particularly susceptible to learning harmful habits as they typically follow the lifestyle example exhibited by their parents and/or guardians. When it comes to the daily intake of soda pop and other sugary drinks, a study by Harvard University shows that “1 in 4 people get at least 200 calories from such drinks, and 5% get at least 567 calories—equivalent to four cans of soda.” Not only is this habit detrimental to adults, but it also serves as a poor example of nutritional and self-care practices among adolescents.
The human body is primarily composed of water; for this reason, it is recommended that children ages 5-12 drink between one and two liters of water daily, depending on their own specific age bracket. When the main source of daily liquid intake stems from high caloric sources with little nutritional value, the body is taxed with an overload of unwanted calories. The kidneys must then work overtime to filter out any artificial substances such as dyes, corn syrups and flavorings. These additional calories from soda pop and other sugary drinks can attribute to obesity in adults and adolescents.
Educating our youth by example encourages them to be more aware of their daily beverage choices and proper self-care for their developing bodies. Knowing the health risks associated with sugary and highly caffeinated beverages helps to encourage all generations to consider a better approach to long-term health and well-being.
Healthy YOU Vending provides access to healthier beverage options that are comprised of natural ingredients and less sugar.
For more information about Healthy YOU Vending, its entrepreneurial philosophy and the Healthy YOU Difference, go to http://www.healthyyouvending.com/.
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Healthy YOU Vending is the world leader in the healthy vending industry. With their corporate offices located in Kaysville, Utah, the Healthy YOU team is dedicated to making healthier snacks, drinks and food products more accessible to people across North America. Their vending equipment is privately manufactured in the United States at a state-of-the-art facility. Owner/Operator opportunities for serious-minded and health conscious entrepreneurs are currently available in most states.
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