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Inglés - C1.1 - U.K. report proposes food tax to combat obesity

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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?

Its effect on climate change Signup and view all the answers

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

They cannot afford to buy fruits and vegetables Signup and view all the answers

What is the obesity rate in the UK?

Above 60% Signup and view all the answers

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

Obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms Signup and view all the answers

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

Make the population healthier Signup and view all the answers

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

Tax sugar and salt Signup and view all the answers

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

64,000 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.