Personally, I had to debate back and fourth with this issue. I work for Pepsi bottling company during the summers as a merchendiser (dude that puts out displays and puts soda on the shelves). At first, my view was that this would be a horrible step for the economy. Pepsi alone employs hundreds of thousands of workers (also own taco bell, pizza hut, kfc, and distribute starbucks coffee drinks, Sobe, and other soda groups regionally). Pepsi and Coca Cola have machines up all over schools and make a TON of their profits from the younger demographic. Besides that, you'd think that one would let Parents decide how to handle their own childrens eating habits.
However, Ive came to the conclusion that this is actually an excellent move on the part of our governer. That sounds extremely stupid, except for the fact that soda has tons of calories. In an 8 oz. serving of Mountain Dew Code Red, there are 30 Grams of sugar. That means in a 20 oz vending size soda, there is 75 Grams of sugar, which is roughly 25% of the daily value of carbohydrates. If a child has 2 sodas in a day, that is half of his daly value of carbohydrates. I am a firm believer that excess carbohydrates are what cause obesity, and I also believe that America is going to face a huge health problem down the line if steps arent taken to limit our obesity. Lastly, I agree with the point that schools should be setting a good example and teach children the harm of having too much sugar or fatty foods.
Besides that, soda isnt banned, just not sold. Any kid who really wants it can have mommy and daddy buy it at the store and pack a bag lunch.
