Mexico experimented recently with a 10% tax on sugary beverages. And it worked. A year after the tax was implemented there was a 12% decline…
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Are there places in the world where changes in policy have resulted in healthier people? Policymakers should look to Finland. The people used to have…
Leave a Comment16 million children in the world have severe malnutrition, and many more have moderate malnutrition. This can cause many issues including stunted growth. Yet at…
Leave a CommentThe U.S. has a huge problem with obesity, yet only one in eight visits with a doctor involves healthy diet counseling. A new initiative seeks…
Leave a Comment52% of the cropland in the U.S. is used to grow just two crops: soy and corn. Less than 2% is used to grow fruits…
Leave a CommentThe world faces profound problems in supplying nutritious food to its growing population. 900 million people are undernourished. At the same time, 3 billion people…
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