Article: Junk food banned from vending machines in all Welsh hospitals.(News)

Byline: Madeleine Brindley Health Editor

VENDING machines selling fizzy drinks and junk food will be banned from hospitals in Wales, the Assembly Government will announce today.

Health Minister Edwina Hart will order machines selling crisps, chocolate and sugary drinks to be removed from all NHS hospitals.

Healthier foods and drinks - such as water and fruit juice - will be allowed instead.

And hospital-based shops, including those run by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service, will also be encouraged to provide healthier options.

Unhealthy snacks will be phased ...

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