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Alternative Thinking about Starting Points of Obesity: Development of Child Taste Preferences

Cornwell, T. Bettina; McAlister, Anna R. (Elsevier, 2011-01)

Food marketers are at the epicenter of criticism for the unfolding obesity epidemic as societies consider banning advertising to children and taxing “junk” foods. While marketing’s role in obesity is not well understood, ...
Obesity: your problem or mine? : using a fatty food tax to fight the obesity epidemic

Donahue, Tara (University of Oregon, 2005-04)

This thesis examines the need for and use of a tax on unhealthy foods, including foods high in saturated and trans fats, as well as junk foods and soda, in the campaign against obesity. The thesis first outlines the ...