by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Monday, July 07, 2014
A new campaign attempts to make summer camps healthier places for kids. Here’s how we all gain.
Tags: public health, soda, ssb, sugary drinks, summer camps
by: William Dietz and Lori Dorfman
posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2014
In 2012, the soda industry spent $4 million to orchestrate a sophisticated opposition to soda tax proposals in two small California cities, all the while disguising its presence in the debate. Now that San Francisco is considering a tax, the industry is using a similar strategy.
Tags: El Monte, Richmond, soda, soda industry, soda tax
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on
Research has shown that sugary drinks are linked to diabetes and other chronic diseases. Yet instead of doing the responsible thing and reining in their marketing, soda companies have been ratcheting up efforts not only to sell their products but also to discourage people from drinking water.
Tags: cap the tap, Coca-Cola, gatorade bolt game, soda, soda industry
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2013
As more soda tax measures hit the ballot, the beverage industry has become increasingly fierce in fomenting opposition. How should advocates respond to questions about government intervention and other hot-button issues? Here are some sample Q&As that may help.
Tags: media advocacy, public health, soda, soda tax, sugary drinks
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Monday, February 04, 2013
When news broke of NAACP’s recent decision to accept funds from Coke and help fight portion size limits in New York City, many in public health were quick to scold the civil rights group. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye, and advocates shouldn’t be distracted from real culprit in all this: Big Soda.
Tags: Coca-Cola, naacp, public health, soda
by: Lori Dorfman
posted on Monday, November 19, 2012
Each time advocates propose a public health policy, more people discuss and understand it. Despite the defeat of Measure N, Richmond residents now know more about the health harms of sugary drinks and may be more likely to support a soda tax in the future.
Tags: measure N, public health, Richmond, soda, soda tax, sugary drinks
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Many of public health’s greatest advances — and the struggles it took to achieve them — are easy to take for granted. As I reflect this holiday season on all the things I have to be thankful for, I’m reminded of the important role the field plays in my life and the lives of so many others.
Tags: auto safety, cancer prevention, childhood lead poisoning, chronic disease, food environment, public health, sanitation, soda, tobacco control, vaccines, water, women's health
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Monday, August 20, 2012
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is one of several prominent Latino organizations that has recently accepted large sums of money from PepsiCo. In doing so, such groups gain much-needed funds for scholarships and internships but may risk losing something even bigger.
Tags: corporate social responsibility, PepsiCo, public health, soda, sports drinks, sugary drinks, target marketing, tobacco
by: Heather Gehlert
posted on Monday, July 30, 2012
Following New York City’s public hearing on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposal to cap soda sizes at 16 ounces, critics pushed back, saying the proposal “restricts choice.” The trouble is, those critics don’t explain whose choice is being restricted. And that’s because the answer is soda companies’.
Tags: Bloomberg, choice, framing, language, regulation, soda
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
It’s our government’s duty to protect us from health hazards. Yet a dominant “government intrusion” frame is making efforts to do so difficult. It’s time for public health leaders to vigorously defend government’s role in improving health.
Tags: Bloomberg, government intrusion, nanny state, public health, soda
