Pros And Cons Of The Portion Cap Ruling

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“The Portion Cap Ruling, commonly known as the soda ban, was to restrict the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces…” (Dr. Lisa Firestone). The New York City Board of Health exceeded its power limit. Along with the fact that New York City lost its final appeal when the rule was in place. Whereas sugary drinks are a key driver, personal limits make it a key driver of obesity. The New York State Court of Appeals ultimately made the right decision to block Bloomberg’s “soda ban”. There are some things that you can’t do, and there are some things that you aren’t allowed to do. The New York City Board of Health exceeded its regulatory authority by adopting the “Sugary Drinks Portion cap Rule”. “...The New York City Board of Health, in adopting