School ban on sugary drinks shows little effect

Who could have seen this coming?

"Policies that rid Maine high schools of sugary drinks seem to have had little impact on teenagers' overall intake of sugar-laden beverages, according to a new study.

The study compared four high schools that eliminated soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks from cafeterias and vending machines with three schools that did not take such measures.

Researchers found that over one school year, students in both groups of schools cut down on their average daily intake of sugary drinks -- but there was no evidence that the school soda bans led to greater reductions."

Fitness Watch readers, that's who.

And in case you are tempted to wish otherwise, "healthy" foods in schools won't work either.