Why Soda Ban Will Work In Fight Against Obesity; Food Regulations Have Proven Record

Author : ARUMUGAM Nadia

Date of publication : September 14, 2012

• ARUMUGAM, Nadia. Why Soda Ban Will Work In Fight Against Obesity; Food Regulations Have Proven Record, http://www.forbes.com/, September 14, 2012.



 Abstract: This article talks about the decision of the city of New York to impose a partial ban on sales of sodas more than half a liter will apply in restaurants, stadiums and theaters, an idea launched to fight against the obesity.



Extract : "Following a harrying battle against the beverage industry, fast food giants and New York residents determined to drink themselves into a saccharine oblivion, Mayor Bloomberg, has emerged victorious. On Thursday, New York City’s Board of Health voted near unanimously to cap the size of sugary drinks to no more that 16-ounces at movie theaters, restaurants, mobile food carts, and sports arenas..."



Index terms : obesity, caloric drinks
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