American soda goes on a diet

Big Soda has agreed to go on a diet and scale back the calories in its sugary drinks.

According to CNNMoney, a consortium formed by the American Beverage Association, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and PepsiCo, has reached an agreement with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to reduce beverage calories by 20 percent by 2025.

The soda companies plan to offer smaller portions of sodas, as well as promote water and other noncalorie or low-calorie beverages. They also plan to launch campaigns to post calorie counts on 3 million vending machines, as well as self-serve fountain dispensers and coolers in stores and restaurants.

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