The average American guzzles about 40 gallons of soda and other sugary drinks every year. Research shows that consuming too much sugar can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, liver damage, and other problems. Lawmakers across the country are trying to discourage people from drinking soda. Some lawmakers have proposed placing warning labels directly on drink containers. Supporters of such measures say it's important to educate people about the dangers of drinking too much sugar. Opponents say warnings are unnecessary and that it's unfair to blame soda and other sugary drinks for the nations health problems. Should sodas have warning labels? Today we read information from both sides. Who do you think made a stronger argument Elizabeth Velten (Director of State Policy, Public Health Advocate) from Oakland, California, or Lisa Katic (Registered Dietitian and consultant for the American Beverage Association) from Washington, D.C.? Please comment with a well thought response as to who you support and your reasons why.
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Regan
10/26/2016 12:45:01 pm
I believe that soda cans do not need warning labels on them. It is unfair to blame soda cans when so many other things have sugar too. My Brother has cancer and my mom doesn't need a warning label to know that soda is not good for us. It is truly unnecessary for warning labels and i firmly believe we do not need them to know what is good for us and if some people don't care good for them.
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Ella
10/26/2016 12:45:56 pm
Yes I do think that we should put warning labels on soda because it will decrease the number of diabetes and heart disease. Research and statistics show that 80% of Californians will think before they buy. That is why I think America should put warning labels on sodas and sugary drinks to decrease health problems.
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Kelsey
10/26/2016 12:48:44 pm
I think that Lisa is right because she says no. She puts in a detail that says 60 percent of U.S adults are not active,so they should exercise more. Another,reason is that the most important focus of healthy eating is a persons overall diet pattern. Last,many foods Americans consume every day contain large amounts of added sugar. This is why I believe that Lisa is right.
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Taylor
10/26/2016 12:50:28 pm
I think that sodas should not have warnings on their bottles. This would overall be use less. The warning labels may not have an affect on the consumers. The main factor of health is the overall diet,too. Plus, 60% of the average American adults do not get enough exercise. This is why I think it would not be god to place warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks.
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Matthew
10/26/2016 12:51:15 pm
I think that we should not put warning labels on sodas because of many reasons. One reason is that they point out that obesity rates have increased over the past few decades even though soda consumption has gone down. Second 60% of adults and one out of four middle schoolers don't get 60 minutes of exercise. Third and finally sodas are not the only sugary foods. It is most peoples diets, sodas are just a fraction of the diets. In fact I believe that even if warning labels are on sodas some people will not fallow this. This is why i believe that sodas shouldn't have warning labels.
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Cameron S.
10/26/2016 12:54:25 pm
No I don't think there should be warning labels on soda cans because it just seems like a silly idea. Today for breakfast, lunch, or supper you probably had something with a lot of sugar. And if it has a warning label on it, you probably won't want to buy it again.
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Brooklyn
1/10/2017 06:50:39 pm
Yes, sodas should have warning labels! I chose yes because sometimes sodas can give you tooth decay. Nobody wants tooth decay, so if sodas had warning labels, then they would say, " Oh, hey this warning label says I could get tooth decay. I need to be careful not to drink a lot of sodas for my health." Also labels can warn you that sodas cause liver damage, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. That is why sodas SHOULD have warning labels. BAM!
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