Marty says our fatso problem is NOT in our soda
Borough President Markowitz testified this week against Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large-sized sugary drinks. These are his remarks.
Although I am here in disagreement on this particular policy, I fully support and commend this administration’s commitment to improving the health of all New Yorkers.
From expanding smoke-free zones to healthier school meals, banning trans fats to increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and reducing sodium in foods to labeling calories at fast food chains, this administration’s health initiatives have proven to be enormously successful.
But despite the city’s many positive health programs, I do not support the proposed ban on sugary drinks — or what I used to know as soda — larger than 16 ounces because consumers should have the ultimate say.