Mexico fights obesity

The Mexican Government plans to phase in prohibitions on unhealthy school meals
18th June 2010, 1:00am

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Mexico fights obesity

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The Mexican Government plans to phase in prohibitions on unhealthy school meals. Companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi will be told to replace sugary drinks with healthier alternatives on school properties. After the US, Mexico has the highest proportion of obese children, officials claim - around four million aged five to 11.

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