Pause for a moment to think about the informal and formal groups that have control over another person’s health. The government is one example of a group or formal organization that controls the behavior of citizens regarding health. In 2010, the U.S. Congress passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act to overhaul cafeteria food and snacks in the nation’s schools. This Act established new national nutrition standards for all foods sold in school during school hours and in vending machines. There has been a shift from a focus on nutrient deficiencies to focusing on food that will prevent chronic diseases. The New York City government attempted to ban sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces as a way to fight obesity and other health problems. The ban was ruled illegal as it was deemed to exceed the scope of its regulatory authority. Another group that has control over the health of its members is the military. There are height, weight, and body fat requirements to join. Grounds for discharge are personality disorders, obesity, seasickness, bedwetting, airsickness, sleepwalking, certain allergies, severe nightmares, and severe stuttering. Other groups that have indirect control over weight include sororities, beauty pageants, and specific jobs. Fat shaming, isolation, and other methods are used to pressure individuals to maintain a desired weight. Student athletes’ health is monitored and controlled. Some athletes are told to gain or lose a specific amount of weight, carry and drink a gallon of water per day, and adhere to a regimented diet. All of the above examples indicate that to some degree some groups and organizations exert social control over a large number of people.