Should cities ban large sodas?

Some city governments are trying to ban large sodas and toys in children's fast food meals. Nick Macchione, director of health and human services for San Diego County, explains why his county is taking a different approach.

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We didn't take the approach of big government, taking away someone's Chunky Monkey ice cream or toys

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at a fast food or a large Gulp. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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Well, we don't think it's necessarily the size of the drink, but what's in the drink.

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I think I applaud any community looking at what might work for their respective jurisdiction.

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We didn't take the approach of big government, taking away someone's Chunky Monkey ice cream, fast food,

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or a large Gulp. But we thought providing people with healthier choices,

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providing the education, helping people take accountability,

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and arming them with as much knowledge and then healthier options, we thought was a better approach.

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And that is the path we've taken and thus far has worked well for us, at least here in San Diego.