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No time for a lunch break? Only have a few moments for a quick stop at a highway rest area? Look for these choices in the vending machines, but be sure to read the labels carefully to keep track of your calories and carbohydrate grams.

Bottled water

100% fruit juice

Skim milk

Diet tea or soft drinks

Baked chips

Dry-roasted nuts

Pretzels

Dried fruit

Nutrition bars

Yogurt

Veggies and dip

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