YoNaturals: Curbing Childhood Obesity Integrating Healthy Snacks Culture

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The prevalence of obesity continues to be a health concern for all ages in the United States. Data from the most recent NHANES survey shows that among adult men and women the prevalence of obesity was small and not statistically significant change. However, another recent NHANES survey found that obesity prevalence among children and adolescents aged 2–19 years were obese - quite an alarming statistics.

This rate of obesity among children and youth raises concern because of its implications for the health of Americans. As a common knowledge, obesity increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions. With its aim to fight unhealthy eating lifestyle, YoNaturals integrates healthy snack culture through its products.

YoNaturals vending machines feature products such as Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies, Fiji Water, Tazo Iced Tea, fruit crisps, soy milk and vegetable chips.

Its healthy vending machines are increasing in more and more schools as parents and administrators are finally coming to grips with the growing crisis of childhood obesity - and this company has the moral imperative to do something about it.

Featuring only snacks and beverage choices that meet strict state standards on fat, salt and sugar content, YoNaturals' vending machines offer school children “back to basics” snack fare long on nutritional value.

When Yo Naturals was founded in 2006, most vending machines were focused on fattening treats like soft drinks, chocolates and potato chips. These things contributed directly to the “junk foods” culture, playing major role in the childhood obesity crisis today.

Picking the services of health oriented products is the first move to make a healthy difference among children as YoNaturals continues to value spreading the healthy snacks culture into even more schools and districts nationwide.

About the Company:
Yo Naturals was launched early in 2006 with the introduction of the YoZone (snack / beverage) vending machines offering 100% natural and organic products. Its healthy vending machines offer high profile product "best sellers" recognized to the consumer and found within major healthy retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats and Trader Joes