Israel Plans Special Tax on Junk Food to Cut Obesity Rate
In an attempt to fight growing obesity rates in Israel, the Israeli government is set to implement a plan to slap Israelis with a special tax on junk food.
In an attempt to fight growing obesity rates in Israel, the Israeli government is set to implement a plan to slap Israelis with a special tax on junk food.
Despite still being officially Europe's second thinnest people, the weight of the average French person has risen by just over half a stone (about 3 kg) to 11 stone (72 kg) since 1997, the report found.
According to the government sponsored survey by pharmacists Obepi-Roche, the biggest weight gains were among 18 to 24-year-olds, who are turning "addicted to fast food".
Junk Food Could also Give You Dementia: Study
Obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through high blood pressure and cholesterol, which interrupt blood supply to the brain, says a study.
Obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through high blood pressure and cholesterol, which interrupt blood supply to the brain, says a study.
Becks Slammed Over Junk Food Ads
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has criticized sporting stars such as David Beckham for promoting junk food to children.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has criticized sporting stars such as David Beckham for promoting junk food to children.
Junk Food Could also Damage Brain: Study
A study says that obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through cholesterol and high blood pressure, which interrupt blood supply to the brain.
A study says that obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through cholesterol and high blood pressure, which interrupt blood supply to the brain.
