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May 3, 2006
The hard line on soft drinks
In an unprecendented move in the ongoing struggle with the epidemic of childhood obesity, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation--a joint initiative of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association--has worked with the American Beverage Association and representatives of the nation's largest beverage distributors to stop selling sodas in most public schools.
Cadbury Schweppes PLC, Coca-Cola Company, and Pepsico, Inc. have all agreed to new guidelines, which include limiting portion sizes and reducing the number of calories available to children during the school day. Under these guidelines, only lower calorie and nutritious beverages including unsweetened juice, low-fat milk and water will be sold to schools. Diet soda will be available only to high school students.
"This is an important announcement and a bold step forward in the struggle to help America's kids live healthier lives," said President Clinton. "These industry leaders recognize that childhood obesity is a problem and have stepped up to help solve it." He went on to say, "There is a lot of work to be done to turn this problem around but this is a big step in the right direction and it will help improve the diet of millions of students across the country."
To get all the information about the new guidelines, read the press release from the Clinton Foundation.
Posted May 3, 2006 3:21 PM |
Health & Wellness
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