A New York City politician is following in former Mayor Michael Bloomberg's steps and picking a battle with sugary drinks. 

Assemblyman Karim Camara is introducing legislation that would require a warning label on regular sodas and other drinks with added sugar, similar to the labels found on cigarettes and alcohol. 

The label would warn consumers that drinking beverages with added sugar contributes to health problems, such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. 

However, the American Beverage Association argues that a warning label will not change behaviors or teach people about healthy lifestyles. 

Camara says that more than 20 years of scientific research shows that sugary drinks are a primary contributor to type 2 diabetes, especially in children. He adds that education is the best way to combat the problem, rather than a ban. 

The American Heart Association recommends that an average adult consume no more than between 6 and 9 teaspoons of sugar per day, and health experts say there are about 9 teaspoons in a typical 12 ounce soda.