'Fat tax' on junk food as prices may rise to boost the war against obesity
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Fréédóm Fightér
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Subject: 'Fat tax' on junk food as prices may rise to boost the war against obesity Mon May 10, 2010 4:32 pm
Britain's National Obesity Forum supports the idea of a 'fat tax', claiming it would help cut the rates of heart disease Junk food and sugary drinks could be hit with 'fat taxes' in an effort to combat obesity and help fill the black hole in Government finances. The Food Standards Agency is planning to consult on whether such taxes would help make people eat healthier food. If imposed, the taxes...
'Fat tax' on junk food as prices may rise to boost the war against obesity