Junk Food Tax Presentation

By: Group 3

The CommunityIn the article, “Richmond mulls path breaking soda tax,”

Mary Flynn discusses the possibility of a tax being placed on various sodas. She believes this tax would aid in the fight against obesity. (http://www.healthycal.org/archives/7136)

The city of Richmond proposed a tax on the soda based on the amount, for example 1 cent per ounce of soda.

This article provides detailed statistical evidence that would provide support for the implication of taxing other sugary junk foods.

The article also provides many examples of how a tax on any sugary substance could be beneficial to the obesity problem and how the money raised from taxes could be used for children’s health funds for fighting obesity.

Research In Pacific McGeorge Global Business & Development

Law Journal, the entry, “Food Taxes: A Palatable Solution to the Obesity Epidemic?”, it discusses the history of a food tax and the reactions/results of it. (http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=61832900&site=ehost-live).

It explains which foods would be appropriate to tax and how these taxes would be beneficial to the growing obesity epidemic.

The entry also gives statistical evidence that shows how much of an impact junk food has on our society and was published in 2011 so the information is decently accurate.

Research Cont.In the Journal of Public Health Policy, the entry, “State

Sales Tax Rates for Soft Drinks and Snacks Sold through Grocery Stores and Vending Machines, 2007,” discusses the various environmental, social, and cultural factors that contribute to obesity. (http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=32487713&site=ehost-live)

It also discusses the amount of junk food consumption and the various profits that corporations make just on junk food.

The entry provides various benefits to placing food taxes, like, giving them to funds that would support physical activity and obesity fighting programs.

Supporting BookWhy Shouldn’t I eat junk food? By UsborneThis book goes into detail about specific

types of junk food. This book is suppose to reach out to children

and to parents to help them be aware of childhood obesity.

Junk Food Tax DebateThe website, nofoodtaxes.com, is a website run by the

group, Americans Against Food Taxes. The site lists their beliefs and reasons as to why a food tax should not be put into effect.

It provides statements from citizens, businesses, and some corporations who are against the tax. It also is kept up to date with what is currently going on.

The website, foodpolitics.com, is a website that promotes healthy living and they are strong advocates for a food tax. It is updated daily and is current with it’s news.

It provides various statistics and statements from officials that help support their case and provides direct quotes from officials involved with the case.

Government DocumentsThe CDC.gov website has many articles that

help to explain the growing obesity problem in the U.S. (http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html)

The website contains statistical evidence and strategies on how to prevent childhood obesity and also resources to find information on state-based programs.

The many government articles within this site are credible because they contain many facts about the issue and are written based on evidence.