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Sip sweet sodas to pay for the nation’s health care system

Proposed new federal taxes on sodas and other sugary drinks would generate $24 billion over the next four years. Caroline Apovian, MD, Boston Medical Center Director of the Nutrition and Weight Management Center believes that is good way to lower consumption, reduce health problems and save medical costs. Contact Caroline Apovian, MD, 617-414-1816, apovian@bu.edu