Inglés - C1.1 -  U.K. report proposes food tax to combat obesity
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What is the main goal of the proposed tax on junk food in the UK?

  • To increase government revenue
  • To reduce the consumption of sugar and salt (correct)
  • To encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
  • To promote the growth of the fast food industry
  • What is the proposed solution for doctors to help combat obesity in the UK?

  • Prescribe junk food in moderation
  • Prescribe weight loss pills
  • Prescribe fruits and vegetables (correct)
  • Prescribe exercise equipment
  • How much does obesity cost the UK economy annually?

  • £7.4 billion
  • £74 billion (correct)
  • £740 billion
  • £7.4 trillion
  • What is the main concern regarding the impact of global food production?

    <p>Its effect on climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the issue raised regarding affordability for lower-income consumers?

    <p>They cannot afford to buy fruits and vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the obesity rate in the UK?

    <p>Above 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the link between obesity and COVID-19 deaths?

    <p>Obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed solution for reforming the food system in the UK?

    <p>Make the population healthier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed solution for combating obesity in the UK?

    <p>Tax sugar and salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many deaths in the UK are related to health and obesity annually?

    <p>64,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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