September 21/Hamilton, Ontario/The Hamilton Spectator -- First, it was smoking in restaurants and bars. Then, artery-clogging trans fat in fast food joints and bakeries. Now, Boston health regulators have set their sights on soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages sold in city buildings.
Concerned about the girth of employees and visitors to government agencies, Boston officials are pondering whether to restrict or prohibit the sale of calorie-laden refreshments on city property.