CURRENT EVENT | February 8, 2024
Excessive sugar consumption can cause health issues like obesity, heart disease, and depression. Several U.S. cities have attempted to reduce the amount of sugar in people’s diet by taxing sugary drinks, but the move has been controversial. Supporters of the tax say it will improve overall health by curbing consumption of sugary drinks. Critics feel that the tax unfairly targets the beverage industry, and they point to other ways people can limit their sugar intake. Listen to learn what a scientific study shows about the correlation between taxes on sugary drinks and consumption and then debate: Should sugary drinks be taxed?
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01/05/2024
https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/2580-debate-should-sugary-drinks-be-taxed
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