                                                      Should There be a Tax on Sodas?

Topic Introduction

Here is a 5 minute introduction to our topic

   Crtical Thinking Areas: As you see the videos and reading, please think about...

                  1. Pro & Con: Should the government treat sugar like tobacco or alcohol?
                  2. Pro & Con: Can your employer make you pay a fine for being overweight?
                  3. What is the role of government in maintaining your health?
                  4. What are effective ways to create a healthy population?

Facts about sodas, obesity and diabetes

This video covers basics about sugar and diseases 

Here is PowerPoint summary

This is what happened since 2012

This shows how taxing sodas may not have worked 

Here is PowerPoint summary

2023: Here is the latest research

Complex Problem: many foods <-> many diseases 

Here is PowerPoint summary

US News Report on "Fat Tax" (fast food tax)

These news reporters talk about the Pros & Cons of a Soda Tax

 Optional Video: "Nanny State" (possibly only available in US)
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                      Reading Assignments: The quiz will be from the Required Articles

Here is 3 Required Articles: 115 Countries, Effectiveness of Soda Tax, Disease & Lifestyle

Here is one Optional Article: Weight Discrimination

                                      Class Flow Chart: Here is a tentative plan for the class:

Here is tentative flowchart with breakout session questions.