An appeals court hears arguments Wednesday on the future of Philly's landmark tax
on sweetened drinks.
The researchers estimate that putting a penny - per - ounce soda tax
on sweetened drinks could prevent almost 8,000 strokes, 100,000 instances of heart disease, as well as 26,000 deaths each year.
The rising trend for taxes
on sweetened drinks has prompted beverage industry giants like PepsiCo and Coca - Cola to spend billions of dollars on advertising and lobbying campaigns against the measures.
Not exact matches
An equivalent rate would be collected
on the syrups used to
sweeten fountain
drinks sold by restaurants, convenience stores and fast - food outlets in the city.
As it gets set to distribute the new stevia -
sweetened soft
drink Coca - Cola Life, the Australian food and beverage group Coca - Cola Amatil (CCA) has announced its own focus for production in the years to come will be
on products that align with the increasing desire from consumers for «healthy» and «premium» products.
Some alcohol
drinks could be okay
on a keto diet if you choose varieties that are not
sweetened.
In 2006, we signed a world - first Voluntary Schools» Accord (VSA) with Coca - Cola NZ and the Ministries of Health and Education to not directly supply sugar -
sweetened soft
drinks nor energy
drinks to any schools in New Zealand and to focus
on the supply of healthy beverages.
A tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks has been proposed as one means to reduce consumption and raise revenue; it is gaining traction both politically and among health advocacy organisations
Although sales taxes
on soft
drinks in Ireland and France have both been associated with a reduction in consumption, the health effects have not been studied.15 16 No significant effect
on obesity of US state sales taxes has been found, although the level of taxation there has probably been too low to affect health.13 17 The modelled estimates of the health effect of a 20 % sugar
sweetened drink tax in the United States vary, but such a tax has been predicted to reduce obesity by up to three percentage points.13 18 The effect of a sugar
sweetened drink tax in the UK has not, until now, been formally estimated.
Conclusions A 20 % tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks would lead to a reduction in the prevalence of obesity in the UK of 1.3 % (around 180000 people).
Whereas estimates from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and Living Costs and Food Survey are broadly comparable (123 mL / adult / day versus 168 mL / person / day), the British Soft
Drinks Association's figures are threefold to fourfold higher.48 61 The level and pattern of consumption will determine the magnitude of the public health effects of a sugar sweetened drinks tax, as well as its effect on health inequal
Drinks Association's figures are threefold to fourfold higher.48 61 The level and pattern of consumption will determine the magnitude of the public health effects of a sugar
sweetened drinks tax, as well as its effect on health inequal
drinks tax, as well as its effect
on health inequalities.
In terms of own price elasticity values, a recent meta - analysis estimated an average own price effect for carbonated sugar
sweetened drinks (a near equivalent of the category non-concentrated sugar
sweetened drinks, which predominantly includes carbonated
drinks) of − 0.93, larger than our value of − 0.81.51 Our estimated value is also at the lower end of the range of own price elasticities frequently cited for sugar
sweetened drinks of − 0.8 to − 1.0, based
on one large review.52 Our own price estimate is comparable to experimental data (a 25 % reduction for a 35 % price rise) in a canteen study.53 However, all these estimates may be influenced by US studies in which higher estimates may reflect higher levels of consumption.
In January 2013 the non-governmental organisation Sustain, supported by 61 health organisations, called for a 20 pence per litre excise duty
on sugar
sweetened drinks.4 In February, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges called for a 20 % tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks as part of its enquiry into clinical and public health solutions to the obesity epidemic.1 Although the UK government has indicated a preference for voluntary approaches to the control of obesity, it has not ruled out fiscal measures.14 Clearly, the idea of a sugar
sweetened drink tax is gaining traction in the UK, but its effect
on health remains uncertain.
The growing evidence of the negative health effects of sugar
sweetened drinks has led to calls for action to limit consumption.1 2 Several options exist, including controls
on the marketing of sugar
sweetened drinks, limits
on portion sizes, and taxation.3 In the United Kingdom, the sale of sugar
sweetened drinks in schools and their advertisement during children's television is banned.
Fourthly, whereas taxes
on unhealthy foods may be problematic because of concern about unintended substitution effects (for example, a tax
on foods high in saturated fat may lead to a shift towards salty foods), 13 the potential substitutes for sugar
sweetened drinks (diet
drinks, fruit juice, milk, water) are probably less harmful for health.
The rise in sugar
sweetened drink consumption has been noted to have displaced milk from the diet, and this may partly account for the apparent detrimental effects of regular sugar
sweetened drink consumption
on bone health.57
The carbonated soft
drinks offer a twist
on the traditional flavor of Coca - Cola and are
sweetened with cane sugar, the company says.
In terms of effect
on consumption, Ng et al estimated a reduction in sugar
sweetened drink intake of 104 mL (10 %) per person per week compared with our predicted reduction of around 15 %.19 The substitution effects predicted in Ng et al's study are very slight, and as a result the predicted change in energy intake is larger (net decrease of 24 kJ / person / day compared with our estimate of 17 kJ / person / day).
The lower levels of baseline sugar
sweetened drink consumption in the UK compared with the US may in part explain why the effect
on obesity that we estimate in the UK is much less than that estimated in the US.12 The differences with respect to other modelling studies may also be partly explained by their use of higher own price elasticity values for sugar
sweetened drinks than we have calculated and used here.18 22 52 We can not make direct comparisons between the results of our study and the results of recent studies of the effect of reducing sugar
sweetened drink consumption
on body weight in children, 5 7 as the relation between energy balance and change in body mass index in children who are growing is different from that in adults.
Objective To model the overall and income specific effect of a 20 % tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the UK.
Briggs A, Mytton O, Scarborough P, Rayner M. Appendix 8: Modelling the effects of a 10 % sugar
sweetened drinks tax
on obesity and overweight in Ireland: a report to inform the Health Impact Assessment.
The number of people in the UK who are obese is predicted to reduce by 1.3 % following the introduction of a tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks
We chose to model the effects
on body weight because good evidence (from both trials and epidemiological studies) links regular consumption of sugar
sweetened drinks to weight gain.8 10 12 Moreover, data from longitudinal studies support the idea that changes in the price of sugar
sweetened drinks are linked to changes in body weight.20 Other groups have used this form of modelling to estimate the effects of a sugar
sweetened drink tax
on obesity.18 21 22
Change in obese (BMI ≥ 30) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25) population for constituent countries in UK following implementation of 20 % tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks
In terms of substitution effects, the major difference between our estimates and those from the US is that our data indicate that diet soft
drinks are a substitute for sugar
sweetened drinks, whereas US data suggest that diet soft
drinks are a complement (as the price of sugar
sweetened drinks goes up, consumption of diet
drinks goes down).18 22 This may explain why a US tax
on sugar
sweetened drinks has been so heavily resisted, as a «double whammy»
on sales of both diet soft
drinks and sugar
sweetened drinks would occur.18.
Cohen's comment
on her post to a question — How does coconut water, with so many grams of sugar, drop your blood sugars: Cohen response: «I'm not sure that one study like this (or even two) means we should all start chugging coconut water but it's an idea, and I think in moderation it's a very healthy
drink, much better than artificially -
sweetened drinks (yes, sugar an all).
Alongside sugary soft
drinks, food service providers are also not be allowed to offer free refills
on artificially
sweetened soft
drinks, sports
drinks, energy
drinks, milk based
drinks and fruit syrup based
drinks.
The extra not used in this recipe is really delicious for
drinking on its own, mixed with carbonated water (naturally
sweetened pineapple soda!)
A balanced diet, moderation and exercise are key to a healthy lifestyle, not a tax
on sugar -
sweetened soft
drinks.
Mr Parker said a balanced diet, motivation and exercise are key to a healthy lifestyle, not a tax
on sugar -
sweetened soft
drinks.
Despite the original plan to impose a sugar tax only
on sweetened soft
drinks, the according bill passed into law
on Monday by the Riigikogu includes dairy
drinks as well as fruit juice.
To help consumers determine what is an appropriate amount of sugar
sweetened soft
drink is for their particular diet, the industry is committed to providing accurate nutrition information
on packaging, as well as additional information like front - of - pack labelling with % Daily Intake so consumers remain informed about their choices.
Come November, residents of the two municipalities will vote
on whether to institute a per - ounce tax
on sugar -
sweetened drinks.
Make this
drink on Sunday, and reheat it
on busy weekday mornings for a quick and effortless, naturally
sweetened, paleo, and vegan matcha latte.
The new CULINARY MATCHA joins the Matcha LOVE's ® line of ceremonial matcha powder and convenient
on - the - go «no fuss» Matcha
drinks, available in unsweetened and
sweetened.
MEDIA RELEASE 7 January, 2018 Beverage industry responds to AMA calls for a soft
drinks tax The Australian Beverages Council, representing the nation's non-alcoholic beverage industry, has today released the following statement in response to calls from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for a tax
on sugar -
sweetened beverages: «It's disappointing that in 2018 with both -LSB-...]
Media Statement 20 May, 2015 Australian Beverages Council responds to Labor's calls for restrictions
on sugar -
sweetened beverages Responding to the latest calls from the Labor Government to phase out sugary
drinks from Tasmania's schools, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said: «One has to question the effectiveness of choosing to phase out or effectively ban -LSB-...]
Media Statement 10 June, 2015 Warnings
on soft
drink ads don't make people healthy Responding to San Francisco's decision to impose health warnings
on ads for sugar
sweetened drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said: «The introduction of health warnings
on soft
drink ads will achieve nothing.
Responding to the «Rethink Sugary
Drink» campaign, which targets sugar - sweetened drink consumption and its purported impact on health, Geoff Parker, Australian Beverages Council CEO, st
Drink» campaign, which targets sugar -
sweetened drink consumption and its purported impact on health, Geoff Parker, Australian Beverages Council CEO, st
drink consumption and its purported impact
on health, Geoff Parker, Australian Beverages Council CEO, states:
Media Statement 9 October, 2015 New campaign against soft
drinks fails to tackle real health challenges Responding to the «Rethink Sugary
Drink» campaign, which targets sugar - sweetened drink consumption and its purported impact on health, Geoff Parker, Australian Beverages Council CEO, states: «Continuing to vilify soft drinks as a leading cause of obesity is distorting the -LSB
Drink» campaign, which targets sugar -
sweetened drink consumption and its purported impact on health, Geoff Parker, Australian Beverages Council CEO, states: «Continuing to vilify soft drinks as a leading cause of obesity is distorting the -LSB
drink consumption and its purported impact
on health, Geoff Parker, Australian Beverages Council CEO, states: «Continuing to vilify soft
drinks as a leading cause of obesity is distorting the -LSB-...]
Secondary reductions in consumption may occur from the negative publicity surrounding sugar
sweetened drinks, resulting from either the continuing debate about legislation or the stigma attached to public awareness of a special tax
on health grounds.
Added February 2018: The State Budget for 2017 (1 January 2017) introduced a new tax
on sugar -
sweetened drinks, which came into effect
on 1 February 2017.
Implementation began
on 15 July 2014 for
sweetened drinks, potato chips, chocolates and confectionary, and was expected to be extended to other food covered by the nutrient profiling model in January 2015.
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In Mexico, business owners warn that the tax
on sugar
sweetened soft
drinks has affected the competitiveness of the industry, leading to the loss of 1700 jobs since the tax was introduced in 2014.
From taxes
on sugar -
sweetened beverages to falling soft
drink sales, all indications are forces touching across all areas of the beverage industry will continue to push for further sugar reduction in 2018.
Overall and income specific effect
on prevalence of overweight and obesity of 20 % sugar
sweetened drink tax in UK: econometric and comparative risk assessment modelling study
West Coast Chill Pure Energy
Drink is based
on natural ingredients and contains no sugar, no caffeine, is naturally
sweetened, naturally flavored, fortified with vitamins and herbs.
The ordinance imposes a general tax
on the distribution of sugar -
sweetened beverages including soda, energy
drinks, and heavily
sweetened tea, as well as added caloric sweeteners used to produce these sugar -
sweetened beverages (for example the premade syrup used to make fountain
drinks).