When soda ban was levied on restaurants, sports places and theatres, it was done so in order to curb obesity, but opponents were not happy with the decision. They were of the view that ban on fizzy drinks will affect poor.

Recently, a research has been carried out by a group of researchers from Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University on the topic. Study researchers were of the view that ban on fizzy drinks was meant to bring a decline in obesity and overweight.

It did not mean to target the poor. In order to reach at the above given result, the study researchers carried out an experiment in which assessed the survey records that were filled by over 19,000 children and adults.

Lead researcher Dr. Claire Wang said that main aim of the assessment was to know what these children and adults have bought in previous day. After assessing the same, they reached at a conclusion that over 7% children have purchased more than 16 ounces sugary drinks.

"The new study shows that our portion cap rule will likely lead to a decrease in calories consumed, especially among the people who need the help the most-obese and overweight youth", said Dr. Claire Wang.