Soda Should Be Banned Research Paper

Besides, banning soda sizes larger than 16 ounces will not stop individuals from consuming a lot of soda. They can still buy these big sized drinks at stores not affected by the ban. They can also just purchase two drinks to obtain their usual 32 oz cup size, according to this infographic; In this infographic, it states, “Before and After New York Considers Ban on Giant Sodas....” Dave Granlund shows a guy, who is obese, holding a giant soda cup. This represents the “before” portion. To the right, which resembles the “after” portion, shows the same guy, with the same weight, holding two smaller cups, which amount for the same amount of the larger cup (D. Granlund). Dave Granlund believes that the soda ban will have no effect on society. He …show more content…
Therefore, the intake amount of soda, is not being lessoned. Consumers are still able to obtain 32 oz. worth of soda. With that being said, the action against the soda ban is a lost cause. Only few will be impacted, and the success rate would be lessoned. Also, let’s say you are are a “self serve” restaurant and want a large drink. Well, large drinks are bigger than 16 oz. so they are not longer available after the ban. However, refills are not banned. So you are allowed to drink as much soda as you want while you are in the facility, and you could even just refill the cup before you leave and take it with you. Some could argue that people will not pay more money for two Big Gulp or Polar Pop cups. Even though this could be true for some, this ban will upset individuals because they will feel their rights are being taken away. With that being said, they will drink more soda just to anger the government. With that being said, the ban will have more negative effects than it would positive effects. Also, more people will be buying soda, which benefits soda industries. This allows more creative thinking for soda industries to produce more soda, or get around the soda