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Authorities in San Francisco voted Tuesday to require warning labels on advertisements for sugary drinks.
The new rule will require warnings on ads for any drinks where sweeteners contribute more than 25 calories for every 12 ounces, the Associated Press reported.
The labels will state, "WARNING: Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. This is a message from the City and County of San Francisco."
The rule was unanimously approved by San Francisco's 11-member Board of Supervisors, but does not require warning labels on individual cans and bottles.
The new warning has been widely described as the first of its kind.
California Food and Beverage Choice criticized the new warning labels Tuesday on Twitter, saying they would not solve problems including diabetes.
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