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What health issues are largely caused by the Standard American Diet?
What health issues are largely caused by the Standard American Diet?
- Obesity, depression, and anxiety
- High blood pressure, migraines, and osteoporosis
- Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer (correct)
- Arthritis, influenza, and allergies
Why does the food industry continue to sell health-damaging food?
Why does the food industry continue to sell health-damaging food?
- Due to government regulations
- Because it's most profitable (correct)
- To support organic farming
- To promote public health
What is the role of the federal government according to Mark Bittman?
What is the role of the federal government according to Mark Bittman?
- To regulate the marketing of unhealthy foods
- To promote animal products over plants
- To maximize profits for the food industry
- To be an agent of the public good (correct)
How much could a six-pack of Pepsi cost with a 2 cents per ounce tax on sweetened drinks?
How much could a six-pack of Pepsi cost with a 2 cents per ounce tax on sweetened drinks?
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What type of beverages would not be subjected to the proposed tax according to the author?
What type of beverages would not be subjected to the proposed tax according to the author?
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