The Coca-Cola Company announced today its commitment to “further contribute to healthier, happier and more active communities.” “Obesity is today’s most challenging health issue, affecting nearly every family and community across the globe. It is a global societal problem which…
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law this week a bill that prevents cities and counties in the state from banning supersized sugary drinks and huge restaurant portions. Take that, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg! The Mississippi bill, which…
Having a tough time deciding between coffee and juice with your breakfast? Well, the folks at PepsiCo have a new option: breakfast soda. Beginning Feb. 25, you can wash your eggs down with a Mountain Dew Kickstart. Here is how…
Did you know many kids consume up to half of their calories at schools? Also, half of secondary school students consume at least one snack food a day at school, an average of 273 to 336 calories per day. The…
Children in families that receive food stamps drink just as much milk, soda and fruit juice as kids who don’t receive federal assistance, according to a recent study. The study, which was published in the Journal of the Academy of…
