Statewide, schools bring in about $3.75 million from vending machines, a legislative audit found last year.

One school district, Wasatch, has restocked vending machines with healthier fare. Its policy requires 70 percent of foods be healthy options. But revenues dropped, and students went off campus for treats. Still, Wasatch High principal Paul A. Sweat says the chance to improve kids' health is worth it.

Salt Lake City School District is taking steps similar to the state's proposal, including banning foods listed as having minimal nutritional value by the FDA and mandating a 250-calorie ceiling. Vending options in its schools also must include fruits and vegetables. Portions must be moderated.

The policy will be effective in high schools in summer 2008.

"It will be a big change," district spokesman Jason Olsen said. "It's important enough we've got to do it. We've got to get these things in place so the kids can be healthier."

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