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In this paper the authors investigate the potential for soft drink taxes to combat the rise in child and adolescent obesity levels through a reduction in consumption. Using state soft drink sales and excise tax information from 1989-2006 and National Health Examination and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) data, researchers find that currently practiced soft drink taxation in the United States leads to a moderate reduction in soft drink consumption by children and adolescents. The reduction in soda consumption is offset by increased consumption of other high-calorie drinks.
Age Groups: Adolescents (grades 9 to 12), Elementary-age children (grades K to 5), Preschool-age children (ages 3 to 5), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)
Focus Areas: Beverages, Pricing & Economics
Keywords: Body mass index (BMI), Sugar-sweetened beverages, Taxes
Resource Type: Journal Article
Race/Ethnicity: Multi-racial/ethnic
State: National
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