Some people support the idea of an extra tax on junk food. Advocates for these taxes say that making
unhealthful food more costly would mean people would buy and eat less of it. They point to studies showing that
increases in the cost of junk food lead to decreases in its consumption. Advocates say that these studies indicate
that a junk food tax would reduce caloric intake, because junk food is high in calories. It would therefore reduce
the rate of obesity. Obesity has been linked to health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. A tax would
mean a healthier population. It would also mean that people spend less money on doctor visits.
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They think that the tax will
more healthful choices.
A
promote
B
indicate
C discourage
D
overlook