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question

What are the healthiest vending machine snacks?

Toby Smithson
Toby Smithson on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Snacks should be calculated into your total calories consumed for the day. Vending machines vary in what is offered so check for items on this list for your best bets for a healthy snack choice:

  • Peanuts, tree nuts or seeds
  • Raisins
  • Trail mix
  • Whole grain based bars, crackers, or chips
  • Fat reduced popcorn
  • Freeze dried fruit chips
  • Baked chips
  • Pretzels
  • water

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