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by Marion Nestle
Mar
27
2011
Coca-Cola: solving the obesity problem?
I enjoy reading the San Francisco Chronicle when I’m in that city. Today’s has a full-page ad from Coca-Cola: “Everything in moderation. Except fun, try to have lots of that.”
Our nation is facing an obesity problem and we plan on being part of the solution. By promoting balanced diets and active lifestules, we can make a positive difference.
For some people, a 12-fl.-oz. beverage may be too much. Everyone’s needs are different. So we’ve created a variety of package sizes….
While keeping track of calories is important, so is burning them off. In our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we’ve heled more than one million kids learn the importance of physical activity and proper nutrition….
As I keep saying, you can’t make this stuff up.