California Senator Bill Monning introduced a new piece of legislation that would require any sugary drinks sold in the state to come with a warning label.
According to CBS SF, Monning said of SB 1000, "As with tobacco and alcohol warnings, this legislation will give Californians essential information they need to make healthier choices."
The warning label would say, "STATE OF CALIFORNIA SAFETY WARNING: Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay."
Reuters reports that the bill will see opposition from soda manufacturers, much like the ban on large sugary drink sales in New York City that came apart after being legally challenged by several sugary drink makers.
Those defending the legislation claim the bill isn't about being a "nanny state," but rather about education for people who consume the drinks. They feel studies have seen enough evidence that sugary drinks are bad for people.
Medical studies have shown that simply consuming one soda a day could increase a child's chance of being overweight by 55 percent; for an adult the increase is lower at 27 percent. Consuming one to two sodas a day also raises the chance for diabetes to 26 percent.
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