Description
The food we eat is governed and sometimes rightfully so. There are taxes and policies meant to protect consumers and children from products that hurt our health. This thesis has gathered data and analyzed if these policies are performing in favor of the desired outcome. Is a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages making a healthy difference? Does taxing and eliminating processed foods high in saturated fatty acids benefit the health of citizens? Does restricting foods marketed to children promote lower percentages of obesity in young children? The results in this study support that a tax on sugary beverages is not working in favor of diabetes. Although policies against saturated fats are making a difference, the outcome is not a desirable one as heart disease is higher among countries that have this policy. With more analysis of such national policies, governments can reevaluate the efforts and resources used to keep citizens healthy.
Evaluating Public Health Policies on Food
The food we eat is governed and sometimes rightfully so. There are taxes and policies meant to protect consumers and children from products that hurt our health. This thesis has gathered data and analyzed if these policies are performing in favor of the desired outcome. Is a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages making a healthy difference? Does taxing and eliminating processed foods high in saturated fatty acids benefit the health of citizens? Does restricting foods marketed to children promote lower percentages of obesity in young children? The results in this study support that a tax on sugary beverages is not working in favor of diabetes. Although policies against saturated fats are making a difference, the outcome is not a desirable one as heart disease is higher among countries that have this policy. With more analysis of such national policies, governments can reevaluate the efforts and resources used to keep citizens healthy.
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