Mexico City's police department has introduced a new lower-calorie menu in cafeterias after finding out that almost three-quarters of officers are overweight. Hungry members of the 70,000-member force will now get 2,495 calories per day, 500 fewer than in previous servings. The new menu also features a healthy portion of vegetables. The three-meal-a-day menu announced on Sunday comes after a study found that at least 70 per cent of officers are overweight.
However, authorities face a big challenge in slimming down the force. Mexico City police are famous for soliciting small bribes from motorists, often with the phrase: "Give me something for a soft drink.".This habit may make the police unaffected