No more money from big soda

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Coca-Cola has vowed not to renew funding on future health and nutrition studies with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the rest of 2015.

Coke has spent millions of research dollars for health and fitness since 2010 for research with well-known institutions. In fact, over eight years of funding and $2.6 million dollars has been spent on conferences and programs.

Coke spokeswoman Joanna Price, said in a recent Wall Street Journal article, that the company had decided not to renew for budget reasons and that they are broadly reviewing partnerships aimed at addressing obesity.

Sugary beverage consumption has been linked by research to health concerns for Latinos including diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease. Dietitians for Professional Integrity has not accepted funding from companies since 2013, as these companies only sell unhealthy foods and beverages.

Knowing more about the science behind sugary beverage consumption and it’s negative effects on our health are important factors for the future of Latino health and obesity research.