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What is the main goal of the proposed tax on junk food in the UK?
What is the main goal of the proposed tax on junk food in the UK?
What is the proposed solution for doctors to help combat obesity in the UK?
What is the proposed solution for doctors to help combat obesity in the UK?
How much does obesity cost the UK economy annually?
How much does obesity cost the UK economy annually?
What is the main concern regarding the impact of global food production?
What is the main concern regarding the impact of global food production?
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What is the issue raised regarding affordability for lower-income consumers?
What is the issue raised regarding affordability for lower-income consumers?
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What is the obesity rate in the UK?
What is the obesity rate in the UK?
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What is the link between obesity and COVID-19 deaths?
What is the link between obesity and COVID-19 deaths?
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What is the proposed solution for reforming the food system in the UK?
What is the proposed solution for reforming the food system in the UK?
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What is the proposed solution for combating obesity in the UK?
What is the proposed solution for combating obesity in the UK?
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How many deaths in the UK are related to health and obesity annually?
How many deaths in the UK are related to health and obesity annually?
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Study Notes
- A new report in the UK is proposing prescription vegetables and a tax on junk food to combat obesity.
- The report aims to reform the food system to make the population healthier and protect the public health system.
- The tax would target sugar and salt.
- Doctors would officially prescribe fruits and vegetables to their patients.
- The UK has 64,000 deaths a year related to health and obesity, costing the economy £74 billion.
- The impact of global food production on climate change is also a concern.
- The issue of affordability for lower-income consumers is raised.
- The UK's obesity rate is above 60% and COVID-19 deaths were among the highest in the world.
- The pandemic has shed light on the link between obesity and COVID-19 deaths.
- The report's author calls for a wake-up call to address the issue.
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