Kids Still Drinking Too Much Soda, Even When Not Available At School
Monday, September 1, 2008 - 20:35
in Health & Medicine
In May 2006, an agreement was reached by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the American Beverage Association on voluntary sales restrictions on "competitive foods" such as soft drinks at schools. However, researchers now say limiting the availability of soft drinks at school may not be enough to affect overall consumption among elementary school children.
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