Have you noticed the new size of the soda cans at a typical Lucky’s or Safeway or at any grocery market? The size of the soda can has changed. The soda is now contained in the new 7.5 ounces of 90-calorie can. The reason why? So Americans can have more self-control to manage their calories, to emphasize that people need to live a healthy lifestyle. The soda companies, such as Coca-Cola believe this will reduce obesity in 2015 and by approaching the situation this way, it helps people to realize that drinking soda should be moderate, (that’s why they made the cans into 7.5 ounces, which is apparently moderate size).
My opinion: Really? You believe making sodas in small 7.5 ounces, bullet cans will have people drink less soda? If people want more soda, they will drink more soda. Because people have no self-control and no self-discipline, Coca-Cola decides to practically “ruin” it for everyone by instead of having regular twelve-ounce sodas, to 7.5 ounces. I think to myself, no one told you to drink so much soda, people should know when enough is enough, or restrict themselves in general if people cannot handle it.
Not only that, by having moderate sizes available, as a smart consumer, we would like a bargain. For specifically 7.5-ounce soda eight pack, costs around five dollars plus tax. A regular twelve pack of soda, twelve ounces, cost around five dollars plus tax as well. So as a smart consumer which on is better for your buck? OBVIOUSLY the twelve pack.
My next question is, has it gone that bad that Americans got so fat that companies have to help us control our own self-control? Sadly, the answer is yes in this case.
Coca-Cola link : http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/358158-Coca_Cola_unveils_new_90_Calorie_mini_Can.php
I disagree with the opinion above. I support the change of Coca Cola cans because it patronizes a good cause. Obesity in America is a major issue and the main aim of this change is to benefit Americans health. It is actually very admirable that Coca Cola took an initiation to cause change. It only means that the company is goal oriented and it seeks to reduce the issue of obesity in America by 2015.
ReplyDeleteI would have to disagree with you, even though it is ridiculous that the eight pack of sodas cost more than the twelve pack, I think that it is a good thing that they have decided to make their servings smaller because people really have no self control. Smaller servings are also good for children because they will be drinking less soda from the 7.5 oz can as opposed to the 12 oz can. I think it is great that Coca Cola are really making an effort to make the USA less obese.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Patrick that it was good that Coca Cola made the change and pushed for smaller portions, but to make the smaller bottle cost the same as the regular 12 oz is crazy. Of course people would opt for the bigger portion, it wouldn't really be smart to pay such a price for something less.
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