Is Soda Causing Obesity?
New studies have been conducted by Harvard, Yale and other research groups that have linked sugar laden drinks to obesity. These recent reports could help give way for a case for the government to propose extra taxes or even surgeon general’s warnings on beverages with an excess amount of sugar. These tax hikes and warnings could increase the price of your favorite beverage. However, they will also bring a long overdo awareness to society about the dangers of drinking beverages with excess sugar.What Will the Government Do?
The government will meticulously study this research only to be convinced by beverage industry lobbyists that there is nothing wrong. Society goes on believing that Pepsi, Coke and other large beverage brands backed by celebrities and sports stars are ok.
What Should You Do?
Be careful of what beverages you buy. Look at the label? Does it have a lot of sugar? If it does put it down. That’s what labels are for. Nobody is telling you that you can’t drink these types of beverages, but you should at least limit them or substitute them with healthy alternatives.
Teach your kids:
If school systems are pulling certain sugar laden beverages, or at least making healthy alternatives available maybe you should too. The schools are trying to combat sugar laden drinks but don’t rely on them to teach your kids.
Check Out CNN.Com for more info:
Scientists in food fight over soda
posted by Oshburg @ Tuesday, March 07, 2006
1 Comments:
So you would prefer that the government have more control over you and should dictate what everyone should eat and drink?
Just because you don't like something doesn't mean you should go 'tattle' on the people who do.
Get a life instead of trying to dictate others.
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