NYC’S PROPOSED BAN ON BIG SUGARY SODAS DRAWS HEATED DEBATE

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sodas is expected to pass in September.

NYC’s proposed ban on big sugary sodas draws heated debate
Posted 25.07.2012 08:33:27 UTC
Updated 25.07.2012 08:41:10 UTC

However, the ban on large sodas did not deter hundreds who showed up on Tuesday either to praise the measure as a way to battle obesity or oppose it as pointless and unfair.

The proposal before the city Board of Health, the first of its kind in the nation, would limit servings of sugary drinks to 16 ounces (473 ml) at most restaurants, theaters, delis, vending carts and stadium concessions.

Reuters