The Status of Vending Machines, School Stores and

Physical Activity in KY Schools

How the study was conducted

Ø 471 KY public schools were randomly selected to participate in the survey

Ø 343 schools or 73% responded / statistically valid sample

Ø Surveys were administered with face to face interviews with the principals between 12/ 1 /2001 and 1/18/2002

Ø Study conducted by UK Cooperative Extension, Lexington Fayette County Health Department and KY Dept. for Public Health

How widespread are vending machines and school food stores in KY schools?

% with vending machines Range of vending machines % with school stores

Elementary 44 0-11 45%

Middle 88 0-16 30 %

High 97 0-29 80 %

What foods are in school vending machines?

84% of the food in sold vending machines in KY schools is junk food (foods high in calories, fat and/or sugar with virtually no vitamins or minerals). Soda, candy and fried snacks are the three most common items sold to KY students.

At what times are vending machines and school stores available to students?

Vending Machines School Stores

Before school 12 % 7 %

Throughout the school day 6 % 2 %

During lunch 6 % 33 %

After lunch 54 % 32 %

After school 59% 14 %

During breaks 20% 26 %

What was the average revenue generated by vending machines and school stores in school year 2000 - 2001?

Vending Machines School Stores

Elementary 3145.50 6069.17

Middle 5933.13 13,223.07

High 9736.27 7,730.00

How many KY schools have exclusive contracts with soft drink bottlers?

83%

What are the most common rewards for students in KY schools for academic excellence, behavior and attendance?

Pizza, candy and soft drinks

How much exercise do students get in KY schools?

PE/avg. minutes per week Recess/avg. minutes per day

Elementary 67 14

Middle 34 2.5

High 14 2