Should sugary drinks carry warning labels?
Why did Senator Monning introduce this bill? He notes that research has shown a link between sugary drinks and health problems. The California branch of the American Beverage Association is not apparently in support of the proposed legislation. They note sugar drinks account for only 6% of our calories. However, medical groups counter this by saying sugary drinks are a large share of our added sugar calories. According to medical groups, one soda a day boosts an adult’s changes of being overweight by 27% and a child’s by 55%, and it can increase the risk of diabetes by 26%. ( California lawmaker proposes adding health warning labels to sodas ). Regardless of whether or not sugary drinks come with warning labels, everyone should focus on reducing the ADDED sugars in our diet. Note it is the sugar added to foods, not sugar naturally present in foods. Fresh fruits have fructose, a sugar,...