I posted a comment earlier today on a Huffington Post article in response to the New York City beverage law.  My comments were an observation about students drinking too much soda in class, but it started a string of responses from readers.  This made me realize that the public needs more information about this issue.  My mom, a registered nurse, suggested some videos from HBO films that address the obesity crisis in America.  I’ve included the links below.  The films are quite lengthy, but worth your time.  The New York law might be government overreach, but its only because parents and society at large have failed to take action.

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