Oh my effin GOD.

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - An organization that lobbies for increased regulation of the food and drug industries called on Wednesday for cigarette-style warnings on soft drinks to alert consumers that too much of the beverages can cause obesity and other health problems.

The request was made in a petition filed with the Food and Drug Administration by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

"Soda pop used to be an occasional treat. Now it's an everyday beverage," the center's executive director, Michael F. Jacobson, said.

Food and beverage industry groups rejected the call for warnings, saying obesity has complex causes and packages already list calories and ingredients.

"Individuals, not the government, are in the best position to make the food and beverage choices that are right for them," said Susan Neely, head of the American Beverage Association.


geez! Too much of almost ANYTHING can cause obesity and other health problems! Friggin idiots!