2012
DOI: 10.1001/2012.jama.11623
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The Role of Government in Preventing Excess Calorie Consumption

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“…Quality of life and well-being may be significantly affected by obesity in individuals around the world. In addition, each year, the United States spends between $150 billion and $190 billion in obesity-related costs, or about 20% of all health care spending (25,47). As the long-term risks of obesity are discovered, those in the medical and public health communities are increasingly motivated to reduce obesity rates.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Quality of life and well-being may be significantly affected by obesity in individuals around the world. In addition, each year, the United States spends between $150 billion and $190 billion in obesity-related costs, or about 20% of all health care spending (25,47). As the long-term risks of obesity are discovered, those in the medical and public health communities are increasingly motivated to reduce obesity rates.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Concerns regarding SSB consumption have gained significant attention recently, exemplified by the controversial banning of the sale of large-volume servings of sugar-containing sodas by the New York City Board of Health 30 and support for added taxes on SSBs by the American Medical Association. Two recent randomized trials helped to clarify the effect of SSB on weight gain in school-age children and adolescents.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The reduction of one 20 ounce soda per day would decrease caloric intake by 250 calories if replaced with a zero calorie alternative. 188 Additionally, current initiatives to label dining facilities' menu items in a red, green and amber fashion should continue, however, the addition of the total calories for each item should be stressed, as a "green" labeled food item becomes a caloric liability when consumed in quantity. Conversely, the addition of too much information, such as nutritional content may be overwhelming and counterproductive.…”
Section: Prevention Of Obesitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…222 Ultimately, there will have to be a combination of directed and voluntary efforts. 223 These efforts will have to focus on two areas.…”
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