California Voters Support Sugary Drink Warning Labels

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According to a recent poll directed by The California Center for Public Health Advocacy, showed that 78 percent of California voters are in support for putting warning labels on sugary beverages.

The poll was conducted through telephone where voters were asked if they would support warning labels that explain that daily consumption of sugary drinks is linked to health risks like diabetes, obesity, and tooth decay.

Over fifty percent were “strongly” in favor of the warning labels, with 85 percent of Latino voters supporting the labels.

Why?

Many consumers (28%) wanted to have the “right to know the truth” about products they purchase and stated that labels may help parents make healthier choices and help reduce sugar consumption for their children.

Studies have shown that having health warning labels on sugary drink products may increase parents awareness of health risks posed by sugary sweetened beverages. In the same study, 78 percent of parent participants noted that they would strongly support sugary drink health warning labels. Hospitals in the UK are aware of the risk of sugary drinks and have now proposed a sugar tax.

Continued discussions are being presented in legislation about warning labels for sugary beverages throughout the state, including Davis City.

To learn more about Latino kids and health risks associated with drinking sugary beverages, click here.