I totally disagree. It’s paternalism. People should be allowed to make their own choices free of government interference. It’s a slippery slope. The best way to change people’s behavior is through education, not financial manipulation.
Let me be absolutely clear: WHO stands firm on #SodaTax. Sugary drinks contribute to the global rise of noncommunicable diseases. Taxing sugary drinks is an effective way to reduce sugar consumption and decrease the risk of diabetes & obesity.
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Then people should be required to pay for their entire healthcare costs. No insurance, no Medicare, no Medicaid. Obviously I don’t think that.. but if we help share the cost, then it’s fair to have rules.
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I think addressing the issue of food deserts in areas like Oakland and Los Angeles is a much better way to combat this problem. Also, when you can buy a soda for .99 cents but have to spend up to $2.95 for a bottle of "artisan" water, you have a big problem.
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So drink tap water! And provide drinkable water as a basic human right where not yet available.
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What happens to personal responsibilities? Educating the public is the way to do it NOT punishing companies. Taxing your way out of every problem is not the solution.
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In theory, people should be able to take responsibility for their own nutrition. Unfortunately, in real life we humans are easily manipulated, via nudging, commercials and group behaviour... But of course people also needs education on nutrition and health.
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Dije y reitero, como Candidato a Gobernación del Valle, que debíamos transformar la Licorera e ingenios del Valle en INDUSTRIA PRODUCTORA DE ALIMENTOS, pues es mejor nutrir que alicorar. Con esa infraestructura se puede y debe generar nutrición y nunca diabetes, ni destrucción.
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Mentoring and making people aware especially children and young adults about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle should also be done. Parents and teachers can be proactive in this
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Health education is been done in primary schools, health talks on TV and other social media.. but other means can also be employed
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Director de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, corrobora que la OMS apoya el impuestos a los refrescos
#SodaTax. Las bebidas azucaradas contribuyen al aumento mundial de enfermedades no transmisibles. Con el impuesto se reduce el consumo y baja el riesgo de diabetes y obesidad.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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