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Actually there are plenty of policy mechanisms to improve nutrition. First repeal subsidy programs for corn and sugar, in particular remove the U.S. import tar
by mobilefriendly 9y ago
Actually there are plenty of policy mechanisms to improve nutrition. First repeal subsidy programs for corn and sugar, in particular remove the U.S. import tariffs that create a market for high fructose corn syrup. Next end food stamp coverage for junk food and sugar drinks. Further, allow insurers, medicaid, etc surcharge for the obese-- make them pay for the extra costs they are imposing on the system. Consider taxes on sugar drinks. Finally improve school lunch nutrition.
- harryh 9y agoI would also add: - regulate advertisements for unhealthy foods, especially ads targeted at children - ban vending machines (and candy sales) on school campuses - implement sugar taxes similar to cigarette taxes
- dragonwriter 9y ago> Actually there are plenty of policy mechanisms to improve nutrition I didn't say there weren't. I said that there was no policy mechanism identified to acheive the goal of returning to 1960s eating habits. > Further, allow insurers, medicaid, etc surcharge for the obese Especially in the case of Medicaid, which is a safety net program for the medically indigent, this is nothing short of murderous.