Over at TIME’s new “Ideas” blog, obesity and food policy expert Kelly Brownell makes the case for a soda tax: simply put, it’s good for the country’s waistline and its bottom line.
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Diet Soda Doesn’t Help You Lose Weight
Sales of diet soda beverages is the only number on the decline
Bud in a Bottle: New Marijuana Soda to Launch in Feb.
How about a refreshing Canna Cola? A company based in Soquel, Calif., has created a new line of soda pot — or, marijuana soda — that it plans to launch in Colorado in February.
Cutting Out Soda Curbs Children’s Weight Gain, Studies Show
Researchers provide the strongest evidence yet that soda and other sugary drinks contribute to the obesity epidemic in children.
Soda calorie counts, up front
In response to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative to combat childhood obesity, the American Beverage Association (AmeriBev) announced this week that it will voluntarily add calorie counts to the front of soda cans, bottles, vending machines and soda fountains to better enable consumers to make informed choices. AmeriBev,
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Soda Makers Will Post Calorie Counts on Vending Machines
Will calorie counts on soda-vending machines help curb consumption of sugary drinks?
Why a Smart Tax on Soda Would Work
Sin taxes work. How do I know? Easy: Last night, when I went into a green market in my neighborhood in New York City, I noticed that an ordinary pack of Marlboros now sells for a stunning $14. “Have you noticed people buying …
Soda Contributes to Behavior Problems Among Young Children
Sugar-sweetened beverages are one of the major culprits in the obesity epidemic, but sodas have also been connected to behavioral problems among teens. That link apparently extends to young kids as well.
Pepsi’s Fat-Fighting Soda: Too Good to Be True?
Pepsi’s latest refresher claims to fend off fat. But is a healthy soda an oxymoron?
Can You Die From Drinking Too Much Soda?
It happened to a girl forced to consume too much grape soda in a short period of time
FDA Studying Safety of Caramel Coloring in Soda
A Consumer Reports study finds high levels in some beverages
NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s New Proposal: No Food Stamps for Soda
It’s no secret that New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg wants to force change in his city’s health.
Diet-Soda Mixers Can Lead to Quicker Intoxication
Diet mixers can make you more drunk than higher-calorie options
