Unhealthy foods become less popular with increasing costs
A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the prices of these items increase, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease. The authors point out that such manipulation of food prices has been the foundation of agricultural and food policy for many years and should also be used as a "a mechanism to promote public health and chronic disease prevention efforts." read more
Unhealthy foods become less popular with increasing costs
Adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a report in the ...
Mon 8 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year.
Tue 9 Mar 10 from Reuters
Tax Soda, Pizza to Cut Obesity, Researchers Say, Tue 9 Mar 10 from FOXNews
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Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
When the cost of junk food increases, people consume less of it, a new study has found.
Tue 9 Mar 10 from Health News
Who Knew? Taxes Decrease Consumption Of Unhealthy Food
A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that adults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the prices of these items increase, and their body weight and overall ...
Mon 8 Mar 10 from Scientific Blogging
Pay More, Weigh Less?
Taxing fast food, carbonated soda, and other high-calorie consumables could help lower the average American's daily caloric consumption and lower the nation's obesity rates, according to findings ...
Tue 9 Mar 10 from RedOrbit
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