Our blog addresses the professional and educational development of Master of Public Health (MPH) students. Read along as Jennifer Celio, updates about research and news in the public health field. Jennifer is an MPH student in Health Policy and Management at the City University of New York School of Public Health at Hunter College and is an elected member of their curriculum committee. Her interests include obesity prevention, food insecurity, health disparities, universal health care and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.Tag Archives: soda ban
The Power of Language in Public Health
While viewing the public hearing yesterday regarding portion control on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in New York City, it really bothered me how speaker after speaker, in particular those who opposed the amendment proposal, called it a “ban.” In fact, it … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare, Language, Public Health
Tagged Affordable Care Act, death panels, language, Obamacare, portion control, soda ban, twitter
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To ban or not to ban – that is the large sugary drink question
The biggest story in public health this week is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large sizes (over 16 oz.) of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) sold in food service establishments such as restaurants, movie theaters and sports … Continue reading
Posted in Food Insecurity, Nutrition, Obesity, Public Health
Tagged New York City, personal choice, soda ban, sugar sweetened beverages, sugary drink
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