After watching the video, I felt the urge to become a healthier person. This scare tactic definitely had an influence on me. However, I rarely drink pop because I already know that it’s unhealthy. I have watched the documentary Super-size me before. Watching it definitely gave me new perspective on McDonalds.
The governor of New York proposed a tax for pop of 18% non-diet drinks and drinks containing less than 70% real fruit juice. You probably didn’t know this but; there is just as much sugar in pop and in juice. There can be more sugar in a glass of fruit juice compared to a candy bar. Furthermore, you receive no fibre from fruit juice and there’s many preservatives added in juice. Diet Soda is just as bad as regular soda. The chemicals in diet soda are not suitable for human consumption. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer or kidney problems etc.
The governor of New York proposed a tax for pop of 18% non-diet drinks and drinks containing less than 70% real fruit juice. You probably didn’t know this but; there is just as much sugar in pop and in juice. There can be more sugar in a glass of fruit juice compared to a candy bar. Furthermore, you receive no fibre from fruit juice and there’s many preservatives added in juice. Diet Soda is just as bad as regular soda. The chemicals in diet soda are not suitable for human consumption. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer or kidney problems etc.
The nutritional value of both drinks is very poor. Take a look and the sugar content for both. Compare. And keep in mind that the amount per serving is a tad different. There is a bit more in Coke. But the MAIN point is that they look so SIMILAR. Although theres some nutritional value in the Apple Juice, it is a small amount.
This situation is exactly identical to the problem with smoking. A while back, the government decided to raise prices of cigarettes due to the large amount of health concerns relating to cigarettes. However, the raised prices of cigarettes did not change the consumers’ craving. Although pop and cigarettes are like night and day, the point is that raising prices for a certain item will not change the consumers’ buying habits.
New York is attempting to mold their state into being healthy but they’re focusing in the wrong spot. Instead they should educate the future generations so the obese population decreases. The cost of living is already skyrocketing high; adding an extra fee for pop is adding fuel to the fire. Part of the reason why people choose pop over water is due to the taste and price. Right now, pop is cheaper than water. Consequently, if New York decides to raise the prices of pop to around the same price as water; which product will consumers most likely choose?
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http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1822/2This situation is exactly identical to the problem with smoking. A while back, the government decided to raise prices of cigarettes due to the large amount of health concerns relating to cigarettes. However, the raised prices of cigarettes did not change the consumers’ craving. Although pop and cigarettes are like night and day, the point is that raising prices for a certain item will not change the consumers’ buying habits.
New York is attempting to mold their state into being healthy but they’re focusing in the wrong spot. Instead they should educate the future generations so the obese population decreases. The cost of living is already skyrocketing high; adding an extra fee for pop is adding fuel to the fire. Part of the reason why people choose pop over water is due to the taste and price. Right now, pop is cheaper than water. Consequently, if New York decides to raise the prices of pop to around the same price as water; which product will consumers most likely choose?
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http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/foods-from-mcdonalds/6298/2
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