Clarification: Donuts are not good for you
I can't see the sense in this at all, but I suppose that's the point of reporting it.
Lieberman Seeks FTC Junk Food InquiryWarning: Jelly doughnuts may be hazardous to your child's health.
That's what Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman is telling America's parents as he seeks a federal investigation into the marketing practices of junk food companies.
The Connecticut senator, who led the fight to put parental warnings on movie, video game and music advertising, wants the Federal Trade Commission to determine whether there is a connection between junk food advertising and the rise in obesity among youngsters.
"I like doughnuts. I like sweets. I like candy," Lieberman said Thursday. "I'm not saying if you eat a jelly doughnut or have a high-sugar bottle of soda, you're going to get sick, but if you have too many it's going to affect your health."
As president, Lieberman would push for three interim moves while the FTC conducts its study.
* Ray, 12/05/2003 02:02:11 PM
