Should sugary drinks carry warning labels?
Sugar was in the news this week. California is proposing sugary drinks come with a warning label. A state senator in the California legislature proposed a bill that all beverages containing 75 calories of added sugar per 12 ounces be labeled: State of California Safety Warning: Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. 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%...