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Remove Candy from Checkout Counters: The Nutrition Center's Campaign for Healthier Choices

Remove Candy from Checkout Counters: The Nutrition Center s Campaign for Healthier Choices

Even if your shopping cart is packed with nutritious foods, those candy bars at the checkout can still derail your good intentions.

Temptations Everywhere
It's not just supermarkets—candy tempts you at gas stations, pharmacies, and even hardware stores.

Push Checkouts Must Go
The Nutrition Center, a leading authority on healthy eating, is launching a campaign today to end 'push checkouts' and reduce impulse buys.

Constant Temptation Leads to Poor Choices
Resisting one candy bar is manageable, but relentless exposure causes 'decision fatigue,' making unhealthy impulses harder to avoid.

Time for Healthier Options
The Nutrition Center advocates for nutritious alternatives at checkouts. A recent poll shows 59% of Dutch people share this frustration.