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The Nutrition Environment Measurements Survey: An Assessment Of The Vending Machine Food And Drink Environment At Georgia State University, Ashley Depriest
The Nutrition Environment Measurements Survey: An Assessment Of The Vending Machine Food And Drink Environment At Georgia State University, Ashley Depriest
Nutrition Theses
Purpose: Vending machines are a component of the food environment that influences dietary choices. Previous vending machine studies have focused on schools and work sites. The purpose of this study was to utilize the Nutrition Environment Measurements Survey-Vending (NEMS-V) online tool to evaluate and rank the nutritional value of the vending environment of a large urban university.
Methods: A sample size of 40 vending machines at Georgia State University (GSU) was chosen. A list of products in each machine was recorded and given either a red, yellow or green ranking based on their nutrient content. Finally, the NEMS-V online tool …