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Current Nutrition Reports
Erschienen in: Current Nutrition Reports 3/2021

30.04.2021 | Public Health Nutrition (KE Charlton, Section Editor)

Do taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages influence food purchases?

verfasst von: Gary Sacks, Janelle Kwon, Kathryn Backholer

Erschienen in: Current Nutrition Reports | Ausgabe 3/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Interest in taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages as a public health tool has increased in recent years. This paper aimed to summarise recent evidence of the impact of taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages on food purchases, and discuss opportunities to advance knowledge and policy impact.

Recent Findings

Evaluations of taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages have shown reductions in purchases of targeted unhealthy products and nutrients. Similarly, data from multiple sources demonstrate that as prices of unhealthy foods and beverages increase, purchase volume decreases. However, studies indicate potential for substitution to non-taxed unhealthy foods, which needs to be factored into taxation design.

Summary

Taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages are a promising strategy to improve population diets. Further research is required to understand food industry responses to tax implementation, as well as the impact of taxes on population and planetary health outcomes.
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Metadaten
Titel
Do taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages influence food purchases?
verfasst von
Gary Sacks
Janelle Kwon
Kathryn Backholer
Publikationsdatum
30.04.2021
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Nutrition Reports / Ausgabe 3/2021
Elektronische ISSN: 2161-3311
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-021-00358-0

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