soda ban http://www.npr.org soda ban en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:52:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg soda ban http://www.npr.org yes The Bloomberg This week, New York City's so-called soda ban was supposed to begin: You wouldn't be able to find a sugary drink over 16 ounces anywhere. But a judge invalidated the ban before it took effect, and to celebrate, The Sandwich Monday guys have created a new drink: The Bloomberg. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/13/174196685/the-bloomberg?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/13/174196685/the-bloomberg?ft=1&f=154073700 This week, New York City's so-called soda ban was supposed to begin: You wouldn't be able to find a sugary drink over 16 ounces anywhere. But a judge invalidated the ban before it took effect, and to celebrate, The Sandwich Monday guys have created a new drink: The Bloomberg. no This week, New York City's so-called soda ban was supposed to begin: You wouldn't be able to find a sugary drink over 16 ounces anywhere. But a judge invalidated the ban before it took effect, and to celebrate, The Sandwich Monday guys have created a new drink: The Bloomberg.

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]]> Soda Wars Backlash: Mississippi Passes 'Anti-Bloomberg' Bill A bill now on the governor's desk would bar Mississippi counties and towns from enacting rules that require calorie counts to be posted, that cap portion sizes, or that keep toys out of kids' meals. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/12/174048623/mississippi-passes-anti-bloomberg-bill?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/12/174048623/mississippi-passes-anti-bloomberg-bill?ft=1&f=154073700 A bill now on the governor's desk would bar Mississippi counties and towns from enacting rules that require calorie counts to be posted, that cap portion sizes, or that keep toys out of kids' meals. 202 no A bill now on the governor's desk would bar Mississippi counties and towns from enacting rules that require calorie counts to be posted, that cap portion sizes, or that keep toys out of kids' meals.

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]]> Judge Overturns New York City Ban On Big Sugary Sodas A state Supreme Court justice said the regulations overstepped the authority granted to the New York City Board of Health. And the judge noted that the regulations wouldn't have applied equally across food retailers. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/11/174037195/judge-overturns-new-york-city-ban-on-big-sugary-sodas?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/11/174037195/judge-overturns-new-york-city-ban-on-big-sugary-sodas?ft=1&f=154073700 A state Supreme Court justice said the regulations overstepped the authority granted to the New York City Board of Health. And the judge noted that the regulations wouldn't have applied equally across food retailers. no A state Supreme Court justice said the regulations overstepped the authority granted to the New York City Board of Health. And the judge noted that the regulations wouldn't have applied equally across food retailers.

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]]> Danes May Bring Back Butter As Government Rolls Back 'Fat Tax' Denmark plans to abolish its so-called fat tax after barely a year, citing hardships on business and the poor. And while some Danes might celebrate by spreading on the "toothbutter," other countries are watching closely for signs of whether regulating food works as a way to get people to eat healthier. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/13/164952281/danes-may-bring-back-butter-as-government-rolls-back-fat-tax?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/13/164952281/danes-may-bring-back-butter-as-government-rolls-back-fat-tax?ft=1&f=154073700 Denmark plans to abolish its so-called fat tax after barely a year, citing hardships on business and the poor. And while some Danes might celebrate by spreading on the "toothbutter," other countries are watching closely for signs of whether regulating food works as a way to get people to eat healthier. 209 no Denmark plans to abolish its so-called fat tax after barely a year, citing hardships on business and the poor. And while some Danes might celebrate by spreading on the "toothbutter," other countries are watching closely for signs of whether regulating food works as a way to get people to eat healthier.

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]]> The Value In Sweet Drinks Public health considerations alone are not enough to justify banning the sale of large containers of soda. Commentator Alva Noë argues that the question at hand is one of the values we hold, not healthcare costs. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/09/24/161277720/the-value-in-sweet-drinks?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/09/24/161277720/the-value-in-sweet-drinks?ft=1&f=154073700 Public health considerations alone are not enough to justify banning the sale of large containers of soda. Commentator Alva Noë argues that the question at hand is one of the values we hold, not healthcare costs. no Public health considerations alone are not enough to justify banning the sale of large containers of soda. Commentator Alva Noë argues that the question at hand is one of the values we hold, not healthcare costs.

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]]> Commentary: Ban On Big Sodas A Big Mistake The new ban on the sale of soft drinks in large containers in New York City is arbitrary and insulting, argues commentator and philosopher Alva Noë. He says that "just because something is bad, that doesn't mean you should ban it." Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/09/14/161153355/commentary-ban-on-big-sodas-a-big-mistake?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/09/14/161153355/commentary-ban-on-big-sodas-a-big-mistake?ft=1&f=154073700 The new ban on the sale of soft drinks in large containers in New York City is arbitrary and insulting, argues commentator and philosopher Alva Noë. He says that "just because something is bad, that doesn't mean you should ban it." no The new ban on the sale of soft drinks in large containers in New York City is arbitrary and insulting, argues commentator and philosopher Alva Noë. He says that "just because something is bad, that doesn't mean you should ban it."

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]]> Freedom Soda: New York's Ban On Big Sodas Hits Us Where We're Human People are taking the New York City's proposed big soda ban to heart because it goes after our food. And cultural anthropologists say we have strong attachments to what we consider food — and we don't like it taken away. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/09/12/161014692/freedom-soda-new-yorks-ban-on-big-sodas-hits-us-where-were-human?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/09/12/161014692/freedom-soda-new-yorks-ban-on-big-sodas-hits-us-where-were-human?ft=1&f=154073700 People are taking the New York City's proposed big soda ban to heart because it goes after our food. And cultural anthropologists say we have strong attachments to what we consider food — and we don't like it taken away. no People are taking the New York City's proposed big soda ban to heart because it goes after our food. And cultural anthropologists say we have strong attachments to what we consider food — and we don't like it taken away.

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]]> Hold The Ice: Rhetoric Gets Hot Over New York's Big Soda Ban At a public hearing today, the opponents to New York Mayor Bloomberg's proposed big soda ban are saying the government is too involved in personal health decisions. But the mayor is determined, and the ban is likely to be approved by the board of health in September. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/24/157290522/hold-the-ice-rhetoric-gets-hot-over-new-yorks-big-soda-ban?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/24/157290522/hold-the-ice-rhetoric-gets-hot-over-new-yorks-big-soda-ban?ft=1&f=154073700 At a public hearing today, the opponents to New York Mayor Bloomberg's proposed big soda ban are saying the government is too involved in personal health decisions. But the mayor is determined, and the ban is likely to be approved by the board of health in September. no At a public hearing today, the opponents to New York Mayor Bloomberg's proposed big soda ban are saying the government is too involved in personal health decisions. But the mayor is determined, and the ban is likely to be approved by the board of health in September.

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]]> Bloomberg's Sugary Drink Ban May Not Change Soda Drinkers' Habits Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sugary drinks may not slake peoples' thirst for them, or address the obesity problem. A behavioral expert says people who want to buy lots of soda may just rebel at being told what to do. Thu, 31 May 2012 14:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/31/154055518/bloombergs-sugary-drink-ban-may-not-change-soda-drinkers-habits?ft=1&f=154073700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/31/154055518/bloombergs-sugary-drink-ban-may-not-change-soda-drinkers-habits?ft=1&f=154073700 Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sugary drinks may not slake peoples' thirst for them, or address the obesity problem. A behavioral expert says people who want to buy lots of soda may just rebel at being told what to do. 240 no Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sugary drinks may not slake peoples' thirst for them, or address the obesity problem. A behavioral expert says people who want to buy lots of soda may just rebel at being told what to do.

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