Topic > Disadvantages of Sugar Tax - 1085

Interventions:1) Introduction of sugar taxes in several countries – population based strategy; likely to have more effect than targeted high-risk strategies2) New Zealand: In New Zealand, Active Families is a nutrition and physical activity program for families with obese and overweight children. In addition to promoting physical activity, it helps families gain nutritional knowledge and promotes healthy eating. This program is an example of a high-risk strategy as children and their families identified as at risk (i.e., already obese or overweight) are referred by health care providers for intervention. According to Rose, one of the advantages of the high-risk strategy is that the intervention is “suitable for the individual”. In Active Families the program is individualized based on the needs and situation of the child and family at risk. As a result, the child and family are more likely to be motivated to improve their diet and