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The Friday FYI: Soda Not Great For You, Says Mayor
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Gulp No More?
New York City Mayor Bloomberg has caused quite a bubbly stir with his proposal to ban the sale of sodas and sugary drinks in containers over 16 ounces. Is a ban on oversized sugary drinks just a band-aid on a nationwide obesity problem? We have a larger issue at hand if people are consuming a 64 ounce Big Gulp and are unaware of the negative health effects. I once witnessed a man drink straight from the bottle of a two liter of Mountain Dew at a convenient store and proudly tell the cashier that it was his daily cup of coffee. I could picture my dentist cringing at the sight.
Dear High Fructose Corn Syrup: What Shall We Call You? Right– How about “High Fructose Corn Syrup”?
In related news, the Corn Refiner’s Association’s request to change the name of High Fructose Corn Syrup to “corn sugar” on nutrition labels was denied by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. With the negative reputation high fructose corn syrup has rightfully endured over recent years, the name change was an attempt to promote the product in a positive light and increase high fructose corn syrup consumption.
This just goes to show you that sometimes, it’s the little wins in life that matter. And Corn Refiner’s Association– seriously? NO ONE BOUGHT THOSE CORN SUGAR PROPAGANDA PIECES. “Sugar is sugar”– yeah, right.
This is such a tough issue and I don't know how I feel. On one hand I know that soda in large quantities is REALLY bad for you and that most people don't realize the calories, but on the other hand our gov shouldn't be acting like big brother and telling us what we can and can't drink... I just don't know what's right in this case. I like Bloombito's push for health, but our civil liberties are also a big deal.
That's exactly how I feel! While I agree obesity is a problem, one doesn't reach that point because the Government forced you to eat McDonald's, it was a personal choice. As someone who loves soda and her civil liberties, I think it's the wrong move and one that will open up opportunities for other unnecessary bans.
I try to avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup!
I agree!! I do believe that informing people and getting the straight facts to the public is important, but shouldn't individuals be responsible for themselves? Where should we draw the line? And those corn sugar ads were always so humorous!
While Bloomberg may have the right intent, banning containers over 16 ounces in new york is not his best idea. One anyone can always refill their cups equalling 64 oz or what ever their preference, and Two the government should not have control over personal issues and or choices. Obesity is a leading problem but that is by choice of the people. Limiting their choices may bring the topic of rebellion.