date:Jun 27, 2012
ons onto its consumers, and externalize the negative effects of increased obesity to the public.
Reacting to such comments, the British Soft Drinks Association (BDSA) said there is no comparison to be drawn between tobacco and soft drinks.
No comparison
Tobacco is harmful in any quantity, and any reduction in consumption is a positive step for health,said the BDSA.In the case of food and drink, it is the imbalance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure that is the cause of obesity and