In 2011, the Danish government introduced a fat tax as part of a new strategy to change behaviour and reduce lifestyle-related illnesses such as obesity, cancer and heart disease. It is estimated that in 2012 Danish consumers paid an extra €170 million in fat taxes, but without any obvious impact on their fat consumption or health. By the end of 2012, the fat tax had been abolished.
But could such a tax work in the UK? Explore this question with this article, which includes a pros and cons table, references and questions for discussion.
This is part of 'Big Picture: Fat' (www.bigpictureeducation.com/fat), published in December 2015.
But could such a tax work in the UK? Explore this question with this article, which includes a pros and cons table, references and questions for discussion.
This is part of 'Big Picture: Fat' (www.bigpictureeducation.com/fat), published in December 2015.
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