“Let Them Drink Sugar!”

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:27:14 -0500
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Thanks to the LA Times!

The list of problems for America’s schools just got a little heavier.

School systems across the country have implemented bans or restrictions on access to soda and other sweetened drinks in recent years. All in an effort to combat childhood obesity.

It’s not working.

State laws that ban soda in schools — but not other sweetened beverages — have virtually no impact on the amount of sugary drinks middle school students buy and consume at school…”

Research published this week shows students across the country are drinking the same amount of sugary drinks, no matter the limitations.

Further complicating the issue is some schools’ reluctance to get rid of vending machines, which have become a source of funds when budgets are tight.

Any other ideas?