Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
CCC Public Comment: New York City Board of Health Hearing on Limiting the Size of Sugary Beverages (Amendment to Article 81 of the New York City Health Code)
CCC testified in support establishing a maximum size of 16-fluid ounces for sugary drinks sold in “Food Service Establishments” at a July 24,2012 hearing of the before the New York City Board of Health. The testimony was in support of the Mayor’s propo …
CCC Statement: Regarding Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposal to Reduce Obesity by Banning the Sale of Sugary Beverages in Containers Over 16 Fluid Ounces
CCC strongly supports Mayor Bloomberg’s proposal to establish a maximum size of 16 fluid ounces for sugary drinks sold in food service establishments, such as restaurants, arenas, food carts or movie theaters. Over 40 percent of New York City’s public …
