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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Ban on Soft Drinks in Schools Doesn't Decrease Consumption

In the fight against childhood obesity, school lunch programs have become a primary target. More and more schools are banning soft drinks during lunch and in vending machines on school grounds. Yet the ban seems to be having little effect on consumption.
"A researcher found that fifth-graders whose elementary schools didn't allow the sale of soft drinks consumed just 4 percent less overall than those children in other schools."
The study surveyed drinking habits of more than 10,000 fifth grade students in more than 2,000 schools. The study seems to indicate that the fight against childhood obesity can't be focused on just one area or food, but needs to be a comprehensive approach that considers home, school, and other environments. Source: ABC-7 (El Paso, TX)

Labels: sodas, schools, soft_drinks

Posted By: Aspen Education Group