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Obesity and Food Price Trends

footandfork:

These graphs speak for themselves.

Source: (NHANES  2005-2006, NCI 2010, USDA 2010 recommendations)

Sugary beverages account for 22% of the caloric intake for children ages 2-18. Why is milk and water not the default choice? Sometimes, many times, water costs more than soda or juice. 

[Related: NYC Soda Ban Explained] via NY Times