Assorted Links

• The calls to ban/restrict sodas are ramping up

• Even the Girl Scouts are not immune from attacks by the food police

• File under unintended consequences: Bicycle helmet laws reduce bicycle-related head injuries by . . . making people stop riding bicycles!

• GMO myths (a nice nuanced discussion even if I don't agree with all points)

• No relationship between childhood obesity and food deserts in Arkansas

• Fascinating discussion of effects of packaging on purchase (and some possible win-win redesigns)

• Surprisingly, veggies may be a big source of food borne illness (a bit of a different take than we offered in our recent piece on the issue)

• Foodies are on the rise