Taxing sugary drinks may prove a sweet idea.
And for their part, the bill’s sponsors aren’t running away from the usual criticism that “whenever you tax something, you get less of it;” that’s exactly their point. They’d like to see less sugary drink consumption, particularly by children, and it’s not difficult to understand why.
Many sugary drinks are marketed to kids using cartoons and bright colors. Dr. Chen suggests putting lemon or cucumber in ...
When eating sugar, the body's own opiate known as ß-endorphin was activated. "This acts on other nerve cells with opiate ...
Toddlers or children aged one to four should not consume fruit juices or sweetened beverages, a new study has claimed ...
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Sugary drinks could be taxed at 2 ...
The Sweetheart and more can still be ordered at Coffee Club.
AND SOMETIMES THESE DRINKS CAN CONTAIN A GOOD AMOUNT OF SUGAR. NOW, IF THIS BILL PASSES, THEN IT WOULD TAX DISTRIBUTORS OF THESE KINDS OF DRINKS. AND IT’S SOMETHING THAT HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE ...
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