New York health board approves ban on large sodas
New York City’s Board of Health voted Thursday to ban the sale of sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in restaurants and other venues, in a move meant to combat obesity and encourage residents to live healthier lifestyles.
The board voted eight in favor, with one abstention.
"It’s time to face the facts: obesity is one of America’s most deadly problems, and sugary beverages are a leading cause of it," said New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a statement earlier this month. "As the size of sugary drinks has grown, so have our waistlines — and so have diabetes and heart disease." CNN – Read more…
The board voted eight in favor, with one abstention.
"It’s time to face the facts: obesity is one of America’s most deadly problems, and sugary beverages are a leading cause of it," said New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a statement earlier this month. "As the size of sugary drinks has grown, so have our waistlines — and so have diabetes and heart disease." CNN – Read more…
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