A coalition of health groups, state and municipal agencies and nutrition experts are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to require manufacturers of soda pop and other sugary soft drinks to post health notices on their bottles and cans, similar to the requirement the federal government places on cigarette manufacturers.
In a statement, the Center for Science in the Public Interest says the coalition is proposing that the health notices be rotated and suggests the following possibilities for their wording:
- "The U.S. Government recommends that you drink fewer sugary drinks to prevent weight gain, tooth decay, heart disease, and diabetes."
- "Drinking too many sugary drinks can promote diabetes and heart disease."
- "For better health, the U.S. Government recommends that you limit your consumption of sugary drinks."
- "This drink contains 250 calories. Consider switching to water."
