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Today's 'large' is, well, why we're large

Ellis Henican

Newsday columnist Ellis Henican Ellis Henican

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From all the bellyaching over Mike Bloomberg's proposed ban on large servings of sugary drinks, you'd think the New York mayor was threatening something truly onerous this time.

Like canceling Nathan's Famous July Fourth Coney Island Hot-Dog Eating Competition. Or saying breakfast muffins can't be any larger than your head.

Really, why does food have to be so big?

Everyone knows...

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