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The High Cost of Drinking Soda
Proposed Sin Tax is Yet Another Reason to Kick the Habit
Sep 19, 2009
The health risks of drinking soda and diet pop have been argued for many years. It is a contributing factor to the obesity crisis we face. A regular 12 oz can of soda contains 40-50 grams of sugar, 150 calories, 45 mg of sodium and has no nutritional value. Yet many people continue to drink one or more servings per day.
The Government is Considering a Sin Tax on Soda to Help Deal with the Health Care Crisis
According to a recent article in USA Today, the government is toying with the idea of putting a sin tax on soda. The idea is to tax the things that are making people overweight or obese. Soda and diet pop top the list. The theory is that people will drink less soda if it costs a little more to buy. Another benefit of the sin tax is that the money that is collected can be used to cover the health care program.
What is the Sin Tax Proposal
A sin tax is the term given for taxing items that aren't necessities. Soda is the product under the microscope at the moment because there is a clear link between drinking soda and being obese. Consumers are able to lose weight when they stop drinking soda and diet pop. Not only is soda empty calories, it also makes you crave more food.
The original proposal was an 18% tax on soda and diet pop, however, it wasn't met with enthusiasm in Washington. The latest idea is to tax soda just a few cents. According to President Obama's interview with Men's Health, he thinks we need to explore the idea of taxing soda.He stresses that although soda isn't fully to blame for America's obesity crisis, it does contribute to it.
Potential Problems with the Sin Tax Proposal
Some argue that soda and diet pop shouldn't be singled out as the only product to be taxed. There are many junk food products on the market that also contribute to the nation's obesity epidemic. Where do we draw the line? Convenience foods are often the least nutritious and have traditionally been the most expensive foods. This can cause more problems for people living on a tight budget. People who depend on convenience foods to meet their budgetary needs will be the ones hit the hardest with the new sin tax.
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