Thursday, October 25, 2012

Warnings On Food Suggested

The province's doctors want sugary soft drinks, french fries and even fruit juices to have graphic health warnings similar to those on cigarettes
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The doctors say the obesity epidemic should be fought using the same tools that have made major inroads in the battle against smoking.

They're also calling for higher taxes on sugary or fatty foods, lower taxes on healthy foods, and restrictions on sales of junk foods.