Nutrition advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest sued Coca-Cola on Thursday for what it calls “deceptive and unsubstantiated claims.”
To be more specific, the accusations build around Coca-Cola’s line of VitaminWater. The consumer group released a statement on Thursday saying that Coca-Cola “markets VitaminWater as a healthful alternative to soda by labeling its several flavors with such health buzz words as ‘defense,’ ‘rescue,’ ‘energy’ and ‘endurance.’” Moreover, the company says its drinks also reduce the risk of chronic disease, reduce the risk of eye disease, promote healthy joints and support optimal immune function.
David Schardt, a senior nutritionist for the nonprofit group, called “nonsense” the company’s claims that one can improve immunity just by drinking one of their VitaminWater drinks.
CSPI nutritionists go even further saying that one such drink contains 33 grams of sugar, which can increase someone’s chances of becoming obese, developing diabetes and other health problems than “the vitamins in the drinks do to perform the advertised benefits listed on the bottle.”
CSPI leader Steve Gardner said it’s shocking that a company like Coca-Cola “feels the need to market a soft drink as a vitamin pill to hide the fact it is really sugar water.” read more by following the link below.
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