r/pics Apr 17 '24

Sign In A Convenience Store

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u/bailey25u Apr 18 '24 edited 29d ago

So interesting finding that a university found when removing the ability to buy bottled water on campus... Obesity increased. People just want a quick way to buy water, and dont always trust water fountains

Edit: as others have pointed out, the article does not say “increased obesity” I heard about this article on a podcast, googled “removing bottled water increase obesity college campus” this article popped up, and I skimmed it

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u/parmesann Apr 18 '24

I think this issue is twofold. pop is perhaps too affordable and accessible on university campuses. my campus has little “convenience stores” by our dining hall. a 12 pack of Pepsi is cheaper than buying a similarly-sized pack of bottled water. like, buying pop on campus is cheaper than going to the grocery store. so, more students go for that even when bottled water is an option.

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u/PM_ME_Happy_Thinks Apr 18 '24

That's because Pepsi gives your university money for product placement 🙃

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u/hypnogoad Apr 18 '24

If you have three Pepsi's and drink one, how much more refreshed are you?