date:Feb 16, 2013
A 54-page petition filed with the Food and Drug Administration by the Centers for Science in the Public Interest details what the group calls substantial scientific evidence that added sugars, especially in drinks, causes weight gain, obesity and chronic diseases. The group is asking the F.D.A. to establish a safe limit of sweeteners in soft drinks.
The American Beverage Association responded to the petition and said that, Everyone has a role to play in reducing obesity levels a fact completel