https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/world/europe/france-soda-refill-ban.html?rref=collection/sectioncollection/health&action=click&contentCollection=health&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=sectionfront

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38767941

In 2004, France banned vending machines from schools. In 2011, it limited servings of french fries to once a week in school cafeterias. A year later, it imposed a “soda tax.” On Friday, the government said no restaurants can offer free refills of sodas and other sugary drinks.

The law, which takes effect immediately, said it aimed to “limit, especially among the young,” the risks of obesity and diabetes.

Will this law actually help French people become healthier? Does anybody live in France, and have thoughts about this law?

At 2/1/17 12:37 AM, INDINDIND wrote: France is gay

How can a nation have a sexuality?

At 2/1/17 11:06 AM, Sekhem wrote: they're also banned at the subway near my house

Where do you live?

never stopped me, though
i'm a wanted man

Glad to see that you are fighting the power. Get all the free refills you can.

Why not just pass the law that will permit only two meals a day?

I kind of feel like laws such as these are a little bit classist because they normally target cheap unhealthy food. Fast food is tasty, sure, but a big reason why it's consumed so frequently in the United States is because a lot of people don't have a lot of money or time to spend on food.

At 2/1/17 01:30 PM, Makakaov wrote: Why not just pass the law that will permit only two meals a day?

Soda and meals are two different things.

At 2/1/17 02:33 PM, sjwgenocide wrote:

Fast food is tasty, sure, but a big reason why it's consumed so frequently in the United States is because a lot of people don't have a lot of money or time to spend on food.

i will concede that this is definitely a problem

HCFS is so fucking cheap calorie for calorie it's not even funny. As a brewer, honey costs 5x as much per calorie. If you are super poor, drinking nothing but bottom shelf soda is a pretty effective budgeting strategy.

At 2/1/17 02:49 PM, sjwgenocide wrote:

At 2/1/17 02:44 PM, FUNKbrs wrote: If you are super poor, drinking nothing but bottom shelf soda is a pretty effective budgeting strategy.

until you get a kidney stone

Luckily the suffering of the poor is inconsequential.

At 2/1/17 01:41 PM, Mopsicle wrote: I kind of feel like laws such as these are a little bit classist because they normally target cheap unhealthy food. Fast food is tasty, sure, but a big reason why it's consumed so frequently in the United States is because a lot of people don't have a lot of money or time to spend on food.

That is a good point. Part of being free is making your own decisions. If you want to drink lots of soda, than go for it. As long as you are not hurting anybody else.

At 2/1/17 02:31 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

At 2/1/17 01:30 PM, Makakaov wrote: Why not just pass the law that will permit only two meals a day?

Soda and meals are two different things.

Make the bill recognize meal as a portion of food and a soda. Bing - it's as ridiculous as current law, while it's more effective.

Well... it's their country. If they're fine with it, whatever.

Drink water or wine instead!

I don't normally get a refill on soda when I eat in at a fast food restaurant, so this doesn't bother me in that case. But, when I go to a sit down restaurant, I often do get refills, and this would bother me then.

Although, I mostly drink water.

At 2/1/17 02:33 PM, sjwgenocide wrote: regulating soda definitely isn't classist, people are free to drink water for cheaper than gross ass sugar sludge in most parts of the US

Water is cheaper than soda.

Fast food is tasty, sure, but a big reason why it's consumed so frequently in the United States is because a lot of people don't have a lot of money or time to spend on food.

i will concede that this is definitely a problem

People enjoy things that are bad for them, like fast food and soda.

Soda is delicious motherfuckers. Water is nasty.

At 2/1/17 05:31 PM, Burntfires22 wrote: I've been in France for a week so I think I speak for everyone when the only thing that the French eat is croissants and breadsticks

Finally, we got a report from ground zero. Do they have signs up near the soda fountains?

So yeah they're fine

Will it last?

Sounds silly but will probably help in the long run.

At 2/2/17 12:46 AM, Sensationalism wrote: What they save on fast food they will more than make up for in future medical bills.

If you put in a little effort, eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive.

These are great tips. Maybe France can use the sugar tax to fund programs that encourage healthy lifestyle choices?

At 2/1/17 05:35 PM, Makakaov wrote:
Make the bill recognize meal as a portion of food and a soda. Bing - it's as ridiculous as current law, while it's more effective.

That could work.

At 2/1/17 05:56 PM, someaveragechap wrote: Well... it's their country. If they're fine with it, whatever.

Drink water or wine instead!

The French do drink plenty of wine.

Definitely the oddest law of 2017.

At 2/1/17 07:46 PM, DragonLimbo wrote: Soda is delicious motherfuckers. Water is nasty.

Do you live in France?

At 2/2/17 12:33 AM, Zombified wrote: Sounds silly but will probably help in the long run.

It will end up costing French people more money for soda.

At 2/2/17 12:35 AM, Jurornumber3 wrote: What about diet soda?

It is banned just like regular soda.

At 2/2/17 12:46 AM, Sensationalism wrote: What they save on fast food they will more than make up for in future medical bills.
If you put in a little effort, eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive.

That is a good point. They are trying to do the right thing.

You can buy a bunch of chicken breast and freeze it. Same goes for turkey burgers and tilapia and stuff like that.
You can buy a big ass container of cashews or almonds or whatever kind of nuts for like ten bucks. Lasts me about a month.
You can buy some protein powder.

Those are all healthy forms of protein.

You can find cheap stores to purchase produce. You can buy frozen veggies and fruits, canned beans and veggies and fruit. Pay attention and buy in season.
You can eat greek yogurt instead of pudding and ice cream.

Those are also great ways to eat healthy in a cheaper way.

If you eat foods with higher protein or that are more nutrient-dense you will end up eating less food and you won't be spending extra money.

Very good point. Home cooking is also cheaper and healthier.

At 2/1/17 02:14 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

At 2/1/17 12:37 AM, INDINDIND wrote: France is gay

How can a nation have a sexuality?

America is gay af. They like football. People spank each other in football

At 2/3/17 01:33 AM, NightRaid-NG wrote:

At 2/1/17 02:14 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote: How can a nation have a sexuality?

America is gay af. They like football. People spank each other in football

Football is not gay. Football is a totally straight sport. They also have sexy cheerleaders.

At 2/3/17 12:03 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote: Football is not gay. Football is a totally straight sport. They also have sexy cheerleaders.

you said that with a crying face?
kinda scary dude...

At 2/3/17 12:09 PM, NightRaid-NG wrote:

At 2/3/17 12:03 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote: Football is not gay. Football is a totally straight sport. They also have sexy cheerleaders.

you said that with a crying face?
kinda scary dude...

This entire topic has a crying face. It was made about bans on soda refills, but has changed to which sports are gay. I would think water sports would be the gayest. They need to get some mermaid cheerleaders to make it more straight.

At 2/3/17 12:19 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

i need an adult
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