Kelly D. Brownell and Thomas R. Frieden, Ounces of Prevention — The Public Policy Case for Taxes on Sugared Beverages
Ounces of Prevention — The Public Policy Case for Taxes on Sugared Beverages
Kelly D. Brownell and Thomas R. Frieden
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The authors argue that a tax on sugared beverages would reduce the amount of these beverages consumed and help with the obesity epidemic. Health costs are higher due to obesity and could be lessened if weight were not an issue.
Your summary will differ from this one in the way it is written, but it should include roughly the same information.
Explain the meaning of each of the following words as it is used in the reading:
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Absenteeism means absence or non-attendance.
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Regressive means becoming less advanced; in the context of the reading, a regressive tax is one that affects the poor disproportionately.
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Incentive means inducement or motivation.