Pearl Ganotisi sips from her 24-ounce of soda drinks as she takes her meal in an American hamburger chain Friday, June 1, 2012 in Manila, Philippines. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in restaurants, delis and movie theaters in the hopes of combating obesity. Under his plan, sugary drinks would be limited to 16 fluid ounces _ almost half a liter. Around the world, portion sizes are generally smaller. Perceptions of American overconsumption have been fueled by films such as “Super Size Me” and the spread of U.S. fast-food chains. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)