Monday, July 18, 2011

States Fight Back Against City Laws on Unhealthy Food

By ADAM COHEN Monday, July 18, 2011

The city of Cleveland took a stand against unhealthy restaurant food this year, adopting a ban on added trans fats. The new law could have helped reduce heart disease in the city, but before it could take effect, the Ohio state government stepped in — and overturned the ban.
In recent years, cities have become more aggressive about trying to make the food sold within their borders healthier, at a time when heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. and a main cause of disability.

No comments:

Post a Comment