New York City Wants To Ban Food Stamps For Sodas

New York City, a trailblazer in banning public smoking and posting calorie counts at chain restaurants, wants to bar the use of food stamps for sugary drinks. More than 1.7 million residents use food stamps. The proposal requires federal approval. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/10/07/130399285/new-york-city-wants-to-ban-food-stamps-for-sodas?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Oct 06 2010, 09:29 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog