Should There be a Tax on Sodas?

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Topic Introduction

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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?

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Facts about sodas, obesity and diabetes

This video covers basics about sugar and diseases
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This is what happened since 2012

This shows how taxing sodas may not have worked
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2023: Here is the latest research

Complex Problem: many foods <-> many diseases
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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) <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT_fmiO_N2w Please try this URL. It may only be availabe with a VPN

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:

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