An organization that wants healthier food more widely available in
government vending machines is faulting a proposal by the Montgomery
Parks to increase the amount of calories for 20-ounce drinks, from 250
calories to 290 calories.
“On the surface, it might be, ‘What’s the big deal?’” said Shawn McIntosh, executive director of Sugar Free Kids Maryland. “We’re just saying that’s enough sugar.”
In an email, Melissa Chotiner, media relations manager for Montgomery
Parks, wrote in an email that the parks commission agreed to the change
“to accommodate sports drinks in vending machines since we host many
sporting events and have places where people engage in intense physical
activity.”
Chotiner also said the change will support jobs in our communities
that might be hurt by limiting the types of beverages to those with less
than 250 calories.
The proposed change has not been approved and will be reviewed Wednesday, Chotiner wrote...
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