Taxing Sugar, Will It Help People Be Healthier?

Allison Aubrey | Feb. 6, 2012 11 p.m.

New research indicates excessive consumption of sugar leads to an increase in all kinds of chronic diseases. But how much sugar is too much? Would making sugary foods more expensive help to get consumers to cut back?

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