NAACP Catches Heat For Opposing New York Large-Soda Ban by Rosie Mestel. Los Angeles Times. January 25, 2013.
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's effort to ban soft drinks larger than 16 ounces from a broad range of outlets has lead to opposition from the NAACP and the Hispanic Federation. These organizations fear that minority owned businesses will be disproportionately harmed by this effort. Some nutrition advocates point to NAACP funding by Coca-Cola Co. This controversy illustrates the fact that multiple constituencies and financial interests are impacted by public health decisions.
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