Health Sciences 4250A/B Final: Health Science 4250 Population Health Intervention: Final Exam Notes
31 Jan 2017
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Ounces of prevention the public policy case for taxes on sugared beverages. The size of the taxes, their potential for generating revenue and reducing consumption, and vigorous opposition by the beverage industry have resulted in substantial controversy. Sugar-sweetened beverages (soda, corn syrup, sports and energy drinks) may be the largest contributor to the obesity epidemic. Intake of sugared beverages is associated with increased body weight, poor nutrition, and displacement of more healthful beverages. Sugared beverages marketed towards children and teens. Mid-(cid:883)99(cid:882)s: children(cid:495)s intake of sugared beverages > milk likelihood of a child(cid:495)s becoming obese increases by 60% For every 10% increase in price, consumption decreases 7. 8% (yale) For each extra can/glass of sugared beverage consumed per day, the: a tax on sugared beverages would encourage consumers to switch to more healthful beverages reduce caloric intake and less weight gain. Increasing affordability of soda + decreasing affordability of fresh fruit and veggies rise in obesity.
