In six months, large sugary drinks will be banned from sale at establishments such as restaurants, movie theaters, sports stadiums, and delis, the city’s health board ruled on Thursday.
Three experts with Cornell University examined the proposed ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces Thursday, preceding the close of the public comment period.
A top U.S. cancer lobbying and health organization called on health officials to conduct a study that shows how consumer health is affected by sugary beverages, such as soda.