Will banning the sale of soft drinks at schools significantly decrease childhood obesity and related health problems?
by Edutopia Staff
May 10, 2006
Headlines nationwide are trumpeting the imminent demise of school soda pop machines. The country's top soft drink companies have negotiated an agreement with former President Clinton and the American Heart Association to ban sales of high-sugar beverages at schools, with the exception of low-calorie sports drinks. It may seem like a big step forward, but will it really make a difference? We're interested in your opinion.
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[5] http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/04/health/04soda.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
[6] http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/fitness/articles/2006/05/04/after_soda_ban_nutritionists_say_more_can_be_done/
[7] http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/06/education/06lunch.html?ex=1145505600&en=da954157388cb4cb&ei=5070