For the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association endorsed enforcing taxes on sodas, among other precautions, in an effort to reduce children's consumption of sugary drinks.
For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association endorsed enforcing taxes on sodas, among other precautions, in an effort to reduce children's consumption of sugary drinks.
The groups also suggested that labels warning of the health harms of consuming added sugars should be added to drinks, saying these beverages disproportionately affect children of minorities and low-income communities.
The beverage industry group said there are ways to reduce the amount of sugar consumers get from beverages by offering smaller portion sizes and making other beverages like water, milk or 100 percent fruit juice the default beverage options at restaurants that serve children's meals.
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