February 27, 2004
Stations, we have five cuts today from Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension Nutrition Specialist Elena Serrano, on vending machines in public schools. Some state schools have recently banned sodas from their vending machines. Serrano comments on the profit schools can make from the machines, and the changes they can make in terms of what the machines offer.
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Cut 1:
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In the first cut, Serrano says that most vending machines offer poor food choices.
IN: A lot of schools…
RUNS: 07
OUT: …like potato chips.
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Cut 2:
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Serrano acknowledges that vending machines provide schools with much needed funds.
IN: Although we recognize that…
RUNS: 11
OUT: …extra money for schools.
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Cut 3:
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Serrano says that the answer is to change what is offered in the machines.
IN: The guidelines…
RUNS: 10
OUT: …vending machines.
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Cut 4:
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Serrano lists some examples of changes that would improve the nutritional value of what's offered in the machines.
IN: Schools can make…
RUNS: 22
OUT: …granola bars.
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Cut 5:
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Serrano says that schools can improve the nutritional value of what's offered in their vending machines and still make money.
IN: A lot of schools…
RUNS: 13
OUT: …make a profit.
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