I agree with the points raised in this article. I believe that high-sugar and calorie content foods should be taxed due to their contribution to societal obesity. I also agree that by taxing these "sin" foods, will not suddenly result in people eating fruits and vegetables instead of Big Macs. What needs to be done as a public health initiative is to subsidize farmers' markets, bike lanes, and nature parks in low-income neighborhoods. It's not enough to just discourage the consumption of unhealthy foods. Accessibility and affordability of healthy alternatives needs to be improved upon especially in low-income populations, where obesity concerns are most pronounced.
Taxing "Sin" Food -- Obesity Prevention and Public Health Policy
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