Posted on 07/13/2005 3:42:37 PM PDT by Crackingham
A U.S. consumer group Wednesday called for cigarette-style warnings on soft drinks to alert consumers that too much of the sugary beverages can make them fat and cause other health problems. People who overindulge in soft drinks are also more likely to develop diabetes and have decaying teeth, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said in a petition to the Food and Drug Administration.
The warnings are especially necessary to help counter the growing number of youth who drink soda, said the center, which has previously put out reports publicizing the health-threatening qualities of other popular foods such as ice cream and movie popcorn.
“Parents and health officials need to recognize soft drinks for what they are — liquid candy — and do everything they can to return those beverages to their former role as an occasional treat,” CSPI officials wrote in a related report.
Studies show teenage boys drink about 1.5 cans of soda a day on average compared to 1 can for teenage girls, according to the group.
Some suggested warnings included: “To help protect your waistline and your teeth, consider switching to diet sodas or water” and “Drinking too many (non-diet) soft drinks contributes to weight gain.”
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too much of the sugary beverages can make them fat
And in other news, standing in the sun can make you hot. Later, we'll cover how water can make you wet.
Are there really people who are unable to figure this out on their own?
This nanny crap of making sure everyone conforms to the latest health and safety craze has got to stop.
::::::rolling my eyes:::::: Is ice cream next?
Wasn't their a guy who sued McDonalds for not telling him what would happen if he ate their food daily? I think the answer is yes, some people can't figure this out on their own.
I'm always amazed at people who say they never drink water. Water should always be the primary liqued someone takes in.
We need warning labels on "consumer groups"!
To help protect your intellect, consider not participating in the nanny state” and “relying on junk science contributes to stupidy".
Can we get a warning label on Al Sharpton?
Softdrinks are a hundred years old. They are not even slightly bad for you, no more than any other food.
Only if he's edible.
After saying that, I gotta go brush my teeth.
Well the warning labels on cigarettes worked so well........
Well, slap a warning label on that thing, will ya? Quick, before somebody gets hurt!
...People who overindulge in soft drinks are also more likely to develop diabetes and have decaying teeth, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said in a petition to the Food and Drug Administration...
What do they mean by "overindulge"? C'mon, how many (scotch &) soda's a day before you look like Swimmer?
"NANNY! NANNY! Come and save us children from ourselves!"
I'd like to put a boot in the a$$ of every nanny-state-advocating activist in the country, because it will be people like them, and not any invading army, who will end up destroying liberty in the United States if they are not stopped and put in their place.
Anytime you see CSPI in an article, send up a red flag. The CSPI are the wackos who complain about Mexican food, theater popcorn, potato chips, etc.
Caution: consuming too many calories will make you fat!
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“To help protect your waistline and your teeth, consider switching to diet sodas or water”
I've heard health care professionals say that it is better to drink the sugary sodas than the diet crap.
Probably. It's fattening. It's rich in fat, so it's a factor in heart disease and it's rich in lactose, so it can can health problems in lactose intolerant people.
I wish I was joking, but I can see these people doing it.
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