Thread: Norway levys “ sin taxes ” against high-calorie foods.
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Old December 18th 08, 11:23 AM posted to alt.astronomy
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Default Norway levys sin taxes against high-calorie foods.
California wants 39 cents more in gas taxes and a 2.5% extra increase
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On 18 Dec 2008 08:54:13 GMT, Jeff?Relf
wrote:

Norway levys sin taxes against high-calorie foods.
The UK has a 17.5 percent tax on fruit juices.
Coke and Pepsi won't advertise sugary drinks to children under 12.

The American Journal of Public Health published
a review of 88 nutritional studies that found
clear associations between obesity and non-diet soft drinks.

A 2005 study from the Center for Science in the Public Interest
? an anti-obesity group ? say high-sugar drinks are
the single largest source of calories consumed by Americans.