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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Gov't Study Says Soda Tax Will Decrease Childhood Obesity

If the government imposes a tax on sugary drinks, the average American child would lose 4.5 pounds a year, according to a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The average adult would lose 3.8 pounds, and the percent of overweight people would decline from 67% to 62%, the study's author's reported

According to the New York Times, the beverage industry spent $9.4 million to oppose a tax that would have only affected people in the state of New York.
 

Labels: sodas, taxes, soft_drinks

Posted By: Jane St. Clair