Colas are harmful even without pesticides

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'Colas bad even without pesticides'

 

PTI

Friday, September 1, 2006 22:11 IST

 

Chennai - Adding fuel to the cola row, Union Health

Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said on Friday that even

without pesticides, colas have " long-term

consequences " which are harmful to health.

 

" All carbonated drinks like Pepsi and Coca Cola have

high-risk factors as much as tobacco and a

comprehensive policy on such drinks are needed, " he

said addressing the golden jubilee year celebrations

of the cardio-thoracic department of Madras Medical

College.

 

He said the pesticide content in soft drinks was a

short-term issue, which could be sorted out by

specifying the permissible levels during manufacture.

 

The minister also said a notification had been issued

to specify the contents and nutrients in packed food

items.

 

Cardio-vascular problems and diabetics were on the

rise due to the changes in lifestyle and the focus

should be more on prevention than treatment.

 

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