Sugary Beverages Targeted in California
A broad coalition of physicians, dentists, and public health advocates announced their support for a package of bills aimed at reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the state of California.
A broad coalition of physicians, dentists, and public health advocates announced their support for a package of bills aimed at reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the state of California.
The California Medical Association and California Dental Association are backing five measures, including a broad array of policy proposals that would reduce the consumption of sugary beverages such as soda, energy drinks, sweet teas, and sports drinks that contribute to obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, and heart disease.
The measures introduced are:
AB 764: Prohibits a soda company from offering a coupon to partnering manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.
AB 765: Prohibits placement of sugar-sweetened beverages near the check-out counter at supermarkets.
AB 766: Bans the sale of unsealed beverages larger than 16 oz at food service establishments.
SB 347: Requires a warning label on sugar-sweetened beverages.
AB 138: Creates a fee on sodas and other sugary beverages and uses the new revenue to offset health and economic costs associated with overconsumption of sugar.
From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. March 2019;17(3):11.
