Rome school’s condom machines create uproar

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex.

Ban on sugary drinks in school appears to work

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

An initiative to get sugary drinks out of U.S. schools has begun to work, with diet beverages and smaller portions replacing some full-size, full-calorie varieties in school vending machines, organizers said on Monday.

Obama wants school vending machine changes

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

Obama wants school vending machines banned

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.