News tagged with beverage industry
ECO: Industry-funded reviews query sweet drink, obesity tie
(HealthDay)—Reviews that are funded by industry tend to find the evidence weak for a causal link between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and the increasing prevalence of obesity, while other reviews consider ...
Overweight and Obesity
May 14, 2013 |
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Caffeine in kids' foods 'dangerous', US regulator says
The US food and drug regulator on Friday called the addition of caffeine to children's foods like chewing gum and jelly beans "dangerous" and warned of a possible crackdown.
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May 03, 2013 |
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Beverage industry, NYC lawyers duel over drinks
(AP)—New York City defended its groundbreaking size limit on sugary drinks as a meaningful attempt to rein in obesity, but critics said it would hurt small and minority-owned businesses while doing little to help health.
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Jan 24, 2013 |
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NYC big-soda crackdown plan goes to vote Thursday
(AP)—One of New York City's most ambitious efforts to prod residents to live healthier appears poised to pass as a health panel takes up a plan to cut down sales of big-sized sodas and other sugary drinks.
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Sep 13, 2012 |
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Legislated to health?
Obesity rates in North America are a growing concern for legislators. Expanded waistlines mean rising health-care costs for maladies such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. One University of Alberta researcher says ...
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Aug 30, 2012 |
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Food industry needs more scrutiny from the public health community
In an editorial to launch a major new series on "Big Food," the PLoS Medicine editors and guest editors argue that the multinational food and beverage industry has a growing influence on the global health agenda and a majo ...
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Jun 19, 2012 |
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Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical
Coca-Cola and Pepsi said Friday they have lowered levels of a chemical in caramel coloring to comply with a California law, but insisted the drinks pose no health risks and recipes will not change.
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Mar 09, 2012 |
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UK says Britons need to cut 5 billion calories
(AP) -- British health officials say the country needs to slash 5 billion calories from its collective daily diet to slow the obesity epidemic.
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Oct 13, 2011 |
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Alcohol ads still reaching youth on the radio
Almost 1 out of 11 radio ads for alcoholic beverages in 75 markets across the nation in 2009 failed to comply with the alcohol industry’s voluntary standard for the placement of advertising, according to an analysis ...
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Sep 14, 2011 |
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News source may steer perceived solution to childhood obesity
Where you get your news could play a significant role in determining what you perceive as the best strategy for addressing childhood obesity. According to a study led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ...
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Jun 20, 2011 |
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