davieG Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 How much sugar is hiding in your food? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z8849j6
ousefox Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Not fair on people who have it in moderation and a regressive tax. Stupid idea.
Merging Cultures Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Fat people should eat less and move more imoI'm trying
MPH Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 I don't get why there should be a sugar tax at all. A better regulated system where the FULL details of whats in a product should be enough. As an adult, i should be the one who decides what goes in my mouth, not the government. Tackling obesity? Im sure chip shops, kebabs and pizza is far worse than a can or normal coke imo. Its solely for more money and they have just made up some tosh to make it not look that way. This
yorkie1999 Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Eskimos never had heart attacks, even though their main food is whale blubber, until they were westernized and started eating sugar.
MPH Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 News just in! a man has been spotted shopping in Asda. as of yet, no one has forced him to buy high sugar foods. He keeps checking his trolley, and no one has hidden anything in there either. He's just been on the phone to his mate who is standing outside mcdonalds. As of yet, NOT A SINGLE PERSON has grabbed him in a headlock and dragged him inside. Both men are said to be on their guards for the inevitable events that are about to happen...
Charl91 Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Eskimos never had heart attacks, even though their main food is whale blubber, until they were westernized and started eating sugar. They also probably didn't over-eat, and did lots of exercise.
sphericalfox Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 This could work if the tax amount is different in certain areas. For example, places like Bradford, Newcastle, Swansea and Manchester - locations where they have the biggest obesity rates in the UK - should be taxed more in their areas in order to try and diminish the number of 'fatties' in that area. Other places - where obesity/other sugar-related illnesses is not so much of a concern/priority should be taxed less as it's a less of an issue for these areas. But, at the end of the day, a general sugar tax for the whole of England/UK will not work sadly. I'm with Wymsey. County taxes for localised fatties, with walls instead of fences so they can't pass chips and curly wurly's through the bars.
Benji Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Absolute load of bollocks. Those that enjoy in moderation get punished and those that have too much will continue to have too much. If you need to be priced out of doing something to stop you from causing yourself harm then you're a solid idiot.
MPH Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Eskimos never had heart attacks, even though their main food is whale blubber, until they were westernized and started eating sugar. Their main problem is actually alcohol. which i suppose could technically be classed as sugar. at some stage.
yorkie1999 Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Their main problem is actually alcohol. which i suppose could technically be classed as sugar. at some stage. except pils, cos all the sugar turns to alcohol.
Rincewind Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 I do not knowingly have much sugar I don't check ingredients. No sugar in tea or coffee. The only thing I have sugar with is cereals and that is if I have any sachets from when I have had drinks out and given them.
Strokes Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 I don't think its actually an attempt to pick on the tubby ones, its to get food producers to reduce what they put sugar in. Why does a loaf of bread need sugar?
Buce Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 I don't think its actually an attempt to pick on the tubby ones, its to get food producers to reduce what they put sugar in. Why does a loaf of bread need sugar? To ferment the yeast?
MPH Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 I don't think its actually an attempt to pick on the tubby ones, its to get food producers to reduce what they put sugar in. Why does a loaf of bread need sugar? Then just regulate the food producers instead of taxing the consumers maybe?
Strokes Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 To ferment the yeast? , I just looked at my bread recipe which I have made countless times but not for a couple of years. Only 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Strokes Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Then just regulate the food producers instead of taxing the consumers maybe?They have attempted in the past but they get round things by changing portion sizes.
fuchsntf Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 They cant get Tax from, the Large super IT businesses, so why should Mr Norm have a sugar forced on him. James Oliver, maybe a good cook, but makes a lousey social Science analyst. The English virus of creating phobias over social problems, habits , lifestyles, is a sickness within itself. Celebs who suggest to the government, that A, B, C should be taxed, should automatically be taxed themselves an Extra 2% stupidity tax. I have had cronic arthritus for over 18 yrs, after years of sport then adventure Trekking, I now cant walk 5km without getting blisters, I am in constant pain.Now suffer from Neuropathy.This doesnt stop me walking a little, nor does it stop me cycling, sometimes a few trips of 40km+ per day, and the occasional 80-120 per day, ca every 7 weeks. It takes me longer to get out of or up froma sitting position.I cant kneel or crouch.I have Diabetes II since 14 years, not because of lazyness, lack of movement, or too many cakes or sweets.I did occasionally go over the top with nights-out, but never got drunk, if I ate alot at a party because of the savoury goodies, or yes sherry trifles, but wouldnt do it everyday, every week, Where I could I would excercise . I know many people who, are/were fit and kept their weight in positive boundaries, but suddenly discovered they had become type 2 diabetes sufferers.Many were hit after 40yrs of age, some after operations. I have now become overweight but not obese, but again quite a few I know are not breaking the scales. I have gone to many seminars and rehabs in Germany, to learn about my illness, and the Pankreas itself. At present I have a big feeling the info and media plstforms in the Uk are lacking, and making easy statements.
RedSoxUK Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 No. Two reasons, why should ordinary non-obese consumers suffer the consequences of a growing obesity trend. Why should the poorest and most deprived be forced into buying the next cheapest shit on offer. The tax won't tackle the issue - McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut - all the fast food joints in deprvied areas which target the poor, they are held just as accountable as Sainsbury's Tesco's offers etc. The only reason Sains / Tesco offer a basics cheap brand is because people are willing to buy something else in the store, they actually make a loss on their basic brands. Education is necessary at a young age, and at an adult age - healthy eating should be encouraged, and quick 'n' easy recipes need to be learnt with cheap healthy ingrediants.
Captain... Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Not against in principle, but I would rather see VAT reduced on healthy sugar free/ low calorie goods, as well as sporting facilities subsidised, this is also the government that decided to tax football pitches. Make it easier and cheaper to be healthy and more active, you can't force people to be healthy but you can at least help those that are trying.
Webbo Posted 23 October 2015 Author Posted 23 October 2015 Not against in principle, but I would rather see VAT reduced on healthy sugar free/ low calorie goods, as well as sporting facilities subsidised, this is also the government that decided to tax football pitches. Make it easier and cheaper to be healthy and more active, you can't force people to be healthy but you can at least help those that are trying. Yeah, people would stop buying Mars bars if only lettuce was cheaper.
Dr The Singh Posted 23 October 2015 Posted 23 October 2015 Yeah, people would stop buying Mars bars if only lettuce was cheaper. But still not a bad idea, being a parent, it would make us think twice buying the alcopops
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