New York bans oversized sugary drinks September 13, 2012 - 21:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Oversized, sugary drinks are to be banned in New York's restaurants, concession stands and other eateries, Belfast Telegraph reported. The regulation passed by New York City's health board puts a 16-ounce (453-gram) size limit on cups and bottles of non-diet soda, sweetened teas and other calorie-packed beverages. The ban will apply in fast-food shops, cinemas and Broadway theatres, workplace cafeterias and most other places selling prepared food. It does not cover supermarkets or most convenience stores. Officials say the ban is necessary to combat a deadly obesity epidemic. The restaurant and beverage industries have attacked the plan as misguided. They say health experts are exaggerating the role sugary beverages have played in making Americans fat. Some New Yorkers have also ridiculed the rule as a gross government intrusion.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
