Drinks Rule York Eslpod Sugary Portion Cap People

"Obesity" (a condition when people are unhealthy and weigh too much) is a major problem in the United States, and many local governments and organizations are testing new policies to try to "encourage" (help something to happen) Americans to lose weight. One of the most "controversial" (with strong opinions on both sides of an issue) efforts was the Sugary Drinks Portion Cap Rule, also known as the Soda "Ban" (prohibition; when something is not allowed). New York City created the rule to "limit" (place a maximum amount on) the size of soft drinks sold in the city.

Under the rule, people in the city would not be able to buy or sell sweetened drinks with a "volume" (the amount of liquid something can hold) of more than 16 ounces (half a liter). They could still buy larger drinks in grocery stores, but not in restaurants, movie theaters, sports "stadiums" (large buildings where games are played), and similar "establishments" (places; businesses).

The rule's strongest "advocate" (a person who supports something and wants others to support it too) was Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Board of Health voted "unanimously" (without anyone voting against it; with everyone in agreement) in favor of the rule in 2012, but in 2013 the New York "Supreme Court" (the highest, most powerful court) "invalidated" (said that it was not allowed) it. In 2014, the New York Court of Appeals also "sided" (took a stance on one side of an issue) against the rule, saying that the Board of Health did not have the "authority" (official power) to "enact" (make into law) the rule.