US food industry battles against regulation
Amid a growing obesity crisis, the food and drink industry is using its deep pockets to fight health regulations.
Published On 10 Feb 2013
Powerful lobby groups are getting in the way of efforts to combat a growing obesity crisis in the United States.
As part of its series on the epidemic, Al Jazeera is examines the multi-billion dollar food and drink industry.
Companies are fighting off better regulation with a powerful weapon: their deep pockets.
Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports from Washington DC.
Source: Al Jazeera