Evaluation of compliance with the self-regulation agreement of the food and drink vending machine sector in primary schools in Madrid, Spain, in 2008

Abstract Objectives To evaluate compliance with the self-regulation agreement of the food and drink vending machine sector in primary schools in Madrid, Spain. Methods Cross-sectional study of the prevalence of vending machines in 558 primary schools in 2008. Using the directory of all registered pr...

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Published in:Gaceta sanitaria 2014-01, Vol.28 (1), p.65-68
Main Authors: Royo-Bordonada, Miguel A, Martínez-Huedo, María A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autorregulación
Children
Demography
Escuela primaria
Food industry
Health Care Sciences & Services
Health Policy & Services
Industria alimentaria
Infancia
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Máquinas expendedoras
Obesidad
Obesity
Primary school
Psychology
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Self-regulation
Sociology
Vending machines
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Summary:Abstract Objectives To evaluate compliance with the self-regulation agreement of the food and drink vending machine sector in primary schools in Madrid, Spain. Methods Cross-sectional study of the prevalence of vending machines in 558 primary schools in 2008. Using the directory of all registered primary schools in Madrid, we identified the presence of machines by telephone interviews and evaluated compliance with the agreement by visiting the schools and assessing accessibility, type of publicity, the products offered and knowledge of the agreement. Results The prevalence of schools with vending machines was 5.8%. None of the schools reported knowledge of the agreement or of its nutritional guidelines, and most machines were accessible to primary school pupils (79.3%) and packed with high-calorie, low-nutrient-dense foods (58.6%). Conclusions Compliance with the self-regulation agreement of the vending machines sector was low. Stricter regulation should receive priority in the battle against the obesity epidemic.
ISSN:0213-9111
DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2013.05.008