New York City is banning the sale of large "sodas"* and other sugar-filled drinks in a move to fight obesity and other diet-related health problems.
Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2012/09/13/nycs-soda-ban-whats-allowed-whats-not/#ixzz26pKjX87u
Do you think it's a good idea to ban unhealthy foods and drinks? Or should people simply be offered information about the effects of harmful products and left to make their own decisions?
What are your thoughts on private versus public health care? Should people pay for their own health care or should governments (via taxpayers) take care of all health costs?
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*Language note: In the US, the words "soda", "pop" or "coke" are commonly used. In other countries, such as Australia or the UK, you may hear "soft drinks","fizzy drinks" or "carbonated drinks". Most native English speakers should understand any of these words.
"Carbonated water is the defining ingredient of carbonated soft drinks. The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in water is called carbonation." (Wiki)
Also note that "soda water" is a different drink, containing no sugar."Carbonated water (also known as club soda, soda water, sparkling water, seltzer or fizzy water) is water into which carbon dioxide gas under pressure has been dissolved, a process that causes the water to become effervescent. " (Wiki)
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