Under the proposed new bill, a range of sugary drinks would need to carry warning labels advising consumers of the potential dangers these sorts of beverages carry.
As highlighted by a number of representatives on the Assembly Health Committee, one of the main reasons this bill didn’t see the light of day was because it was full of holes. The bill was packed with inconsistency and appeared to unfairly take a heightened interest in sodas, seemingly ignoring other danger foods such as cake, chocolate milk and alcohol.
In my opinion, Senator Bill Monning had his heart in the right place when he was lobbying to pass this thing, but under its current guise, this piece of legislation was always destined for the bin.
Do we really need warning labels on sugary drinks anyway? Surely anyone can pick up a product, quickly scan the nutritional benefits and make an informed decision. Am I the only one that feels slightly insulted by health groups and wellness committees implying that consumers are nothing but mindless sheep?
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