University returns Coke contribution for anti-obesity research group

A US university is returning a $1m (€930,000) contribution from soft drinks giant Coca-Cola to start a group dedicated to ending obesity.

University returns Coke contribution for anti-obesity research group
Sat, 07 Nov, 2015 - 08:20

A US university is returning a $1m (€930,000) contribution from soft drinks giant Coca-Cola to start a group dedicated to ending obesity.

The money was provided to establish The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Global Energy Balance Network, which says it is working on an “evidence-based approach to ending obesity”.

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