With an estimated 60 percent of Americans tipping the scales as overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and scores of people resolving to improve their health this year, 7-Eleven expanded its offering of “better-for-you” foods at its 7,100 stores to include more fruits, vegetables, salads, sugar-free Slurpees and portion- and calorie-controlled foods…Other expansions will include additional energy and protein bar offerings, dark chocolates, vitamin-enhanced waters, yogurt and meal replacement shakes. While all the products may not be found in every store, all will carry some of the “better-for-you” options.

—CSnews.com, 1/4/07