Potential Impact of the Nonessential Energy-Dense Foods Tax on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children: A Modeling Study

Potential Impact of the Nonessential Energy-Dense Foods Tax on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children: A Modeling Study

Background: Consumption of foods high in energy, sugar, fat, and salt contributes to the increase in body mass index and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children. Mexico implemented an 8% tax to non-essential energy-dense foods (NEDF) in 2014 as part of a national strategy to reduce obes...

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Main Authors: Daniel Illescas-Zárate, Carolina Batis, Ivonne Ramírez-Silva, Rossana Torres-Álvarez, Juan A. Rivera, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
overweight
obesity
energy balance
mathematical model
Mexico
children
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.591696/full

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