FAQ: New York's Ban Large Sugary Drinks
Rules and exceptions to the ban on large sugary drinks.
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In a move aimed at combating obesity and other health ailments in New York City, last week the Board of Health passed a rule banning sales of large sodas and other sugary drinks in restaurants, delis and movie theaters. The law goes into effect in March. Here are the rules and the exceptions. — Associated Press (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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What's Banned - Sweetened drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces. A range of popular sweetened beverages, including energy drinks, presweetened ice teas and common brands of nondiet soda will be affected. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Exceptions - Beverages that are less than 25 calories per 8 ounces, more than 50 percent milk or 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice. Starbucks is pondering whether large Frappuccinos might fall under that exemption, except that it is made with a large amount of blended ice, which probably knocks the milk content down under 50 percent. (Photo: dpa /Landov)
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Cup Size - Cafeterias and fast-food restaurants with self-serve soda fountains will be prohibited from giving out cups larger than 16 ounces, but people will still be allowed to refill their cup multiple times. Sit-down restaurants will no longer be allowed to serve pitchers of soda to customers. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Who's Affected - Only establishments that receive inspection grades from the health department would have to obey the rules, a group that includes movie theaters and stadium concession stands. Convenience stores, including 7-Eleven and its king-size "Big Gulp" drinks, would be exempt, along with vending machines and some newsstands. Beverages sold in supermarkets or most convenience stores are not affected.(Photo: AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
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In Question - Iced coffee may be problematic. Many cafes now sweeten the beverage with liquefied sugar before handing it over to the customer, often in a giant cup, largely filled with ice cubes. Under the new rules, customers might have to add the sweetener themselves to avoid a violation. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
