Bloomberg: Survey Links Sugary Drinks, Obesity
New York City officials say new statistics underscore a correlation between sugary drinks and obesity.
New York City officials say new statistics underscore a correlation between sugary drinks and obesity.
U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced an amendment to the federal Farm Bill that would require the federal government to study the possible link between sugary beverages and obesity in the United States. The study would also investigate how public health proposals that affect the cost and size of sugary beverages would impact obesity.
You've heard the story by now that New York Mayor Bloomberg wants to limit the size of sodas sold in New York City. Anything over a 16oz soft drink would be banned from sale.