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fat tax

rubadub · 2003-06-26 11:49:43

has anybody any info on the proposed "fat tax" to be introduced by the government to put a high tax on high fat foods. i cant find much on the web. do you think its a good idea? is it too much of a "nanny state idea". whats next? high sugar, non-nutritious food, processed food?

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#32 16-07-2003 11:20am
rubadub

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Originally posted by Capt'n Midnight
remember most processed cereals have added vitamines only 'cos it would be illegal to sell them otherwise

yep. sugar puffs are 49% sugar i wouldnt be surprised if they have to have sugar in the name by law!

Originally posted by Capt'n Midnight
Don't forget that too much fruit / fruit juice is not good for you either !

yes most are about 11% sugar so a pint of juice has over 50g of sugar, but at least its not processed.
it is disturbing to hear the misconceptions some of my friends have about diet and nutrition, mostly due to advertising and urban myths. the companies are using loop holes in advertising law which should be addressed

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