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As the United Kingdom attempts to shift to a healthier diet for its people... grocery
stores are preparing for the hit they're going to take from a new sugar tax on the soft drink
industry.
The Telegram newspaper reports that in a recent study, around half of beverages sold in several
major grocery stores will be impacted by the tax.
And consumers of big brands like Coke and Pepsi... may pay up to 15 percent more for
can or bottle. UK Chancellor George Osborne introduced the
plan as part of his budget last month. The government plans to impose it from 2018
and is expected to generate nearly 738 million U.S. dollars to fight childhood obesity.
Bruce, childhood obesity is a growing problem around the world, and even in Korea, the rate
of obese children has been growing steadily. But some people criticize the tax, saying
their consumption shoudn't be up to the state.
That's right, Connyoung, one of the main criticims is that citizens in the UK don't want a "nanny
state" making choices for them. Moderation is key, they say.