Studies have shown that what a kid eats has a direct impact on his or her behavior. This may be considered crazy talk in a world where many doctors would just as soon diagnose a child with ADHD and prescribe medication than suggest the parent actually DO something and work with the child to improve his or her nutrition. That's not to say that some kids don't actually have behavior problems that may not be fixable with a new diet but what's the harm in trying a new, healthy diet first? Schools perpetuate behavior problems of their students by allowing junk food to be sold on campus. Educators should know the link between diet and behavior and they should take that as a serious cue to do something to help their students get back on track. Parents can only do so much. When kids are confronted with junk food temptation in the vending machine day after day, they don't have the willpower to stay on course.

With the passage of the new Child Nutrition Act, it's likely that food carried by the traditional vending machines in schools will no longer be allowed. This legislation gives more power to the USDA in determining what nutritional standards will be followed in schools. However, schools have become dependent on this revenue stream and simply removing vending machines altogether will place a strain on many budgets. So what's the solution? One revolutionary company is making healthy vending machines available to schools. These machines serve only 100% natural, organic products that will help fight obesity and teach kids healthy eating habits. This company also offers grants to schools so they can place these machines on campus for free! These newly-designed, eco-friendly machines have built-in LCD monitors that can teach kids about what they're eating. Nutritional education at the point of sale offers kids a benefit they don't get with traditional machines. Giving kids a chance to actually see what they're putting in their mouths goes a long way in helping them make smart snack choices.