Would a 'Sugar Tax' Really Reduce Obesity?
- 5 years ago
Would a 'Sugar Tax'
Really Reduce Obesity? .
A recent study found that a 20% tax
increase on sweet snacks could lead to
a 2% decrease in obesity in the U.K.
Countries with taxes on high-sugar foods,
such as Mexico and Hungary, have seen
improvements in obesity rates.
Other countries and cities are also considering a tax that
would extend to sugary foods as well as drinks.
Existing sugar taxes have caused changes in
what consumers are purchasing as well
as what manufacturers are putting into snacks.
However, the decrease in obesity
may take longer than anticipated.
In 5 or 10 years to get to that level would be more realistic ... We just need to manage expectations.
, Nutrition Professor Barry Poplin, via Healthline
Really Reduce Obesity? .
A recent study found that a 20% tax
increase on sweet snacks could lead to
a 2% decrease in obesity in the U.K.
Countries with taxes on high-sugar foods,
such as Mexico and Hungary, have seen
improvements in obesity rates.
Other countries and cities are also considering a tax that
would extend to sugary foods as well as drinks.
Existing sugar taxes have caused changes in
what consumers are purchasing as well
as what manufacturers are putting into snacks.
However, the decrease in obesity
may take longer than anticipated.
In 5 or 10 years to get to that level would be more realistic ... We just need to manage expectations.
, Nutrition Professor Barry Poplin, via Healthline