For Inspiration

Why Soda Sucks: We were inspired by this California-based competition, created by New America Media and YO! Youth Outlook. See their websites for your own inspiration:

“We’re Not Buying It” CampaignA campaign from the Prevention Institute and other food advocacy groups calling for President Obama to step in and protect the Interagency Working Group on Foods Marketed to Children (IWG) voluntary guidelines for food marketing to children.

Corporations and Health Watch: A network of researchers, health professionals and activists that monitors the health impact of six corporate practices and industries: food and beverage; alcohol; tobacco; automobile; pharmaceutical; and firearms.

CSPI’s Liquid Candy Report: Learn how soft drinks are harming American’s health.

Sugary Drink FACTS: Learn about sugary drink companies, products, nutrition, marketing techniques, and the science behind the food advertising to children and teens, from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale.

“Life’s Sweeter with Fewer Sugar Drinks” Campaign: National campaign from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and others, including several major cities, seeking to reduce average consumption of sugary drinks to approximately 3 cans per person per week by 2020.

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood: A national organization devoted to limiting the impact of commercial culture on children.

Adbusters: Soft Drink, Softer Belly: “Pepsi’s new ads aren’t fooling anybody.”