THE GLOBAL PROBLEM OF OBESITY
According to the most recently available World Health Organization statistics, worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. More than 40 million children under the age of 5 were overweight in 20101. Obesity is a serious, complex problem. Addressing obesity is key to building strong, healthy and sustainable communities.
The impact of obesity on the health of our consumers directly impacts the health of our business. As the world becomes more concerned about the public health consequences of obesity, some researchers and health advocates have unfairly blamed the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages as the cause. Such public sentiment, proposed government regulation and other measures intended to discourage the consumption of our beverages is not only ineffective but could undermine finding a true solution. We are committed to being part of workable solutions to address obesity for the health of our consumers, our employees, our communities and ultimately our business.