Potential Impact of the Nonessential Energy-Dense Foods Tax on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children: A Modeling Study
Background: Consumption of foods high in energy, sugar, fat, and salt contributes to the increase in body mass index and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children. Mexico implemented an 8% tax to non-essential energy-dense foods (NEDF) in 2014 as part of a national strategy to reduce obes...
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Main Authors: | Daniel Illescas-Zárate (Author), Carolina Batis (Author), Ivonne Ramírez-Silva (Author), Rossana Torres-Álvarez (Author), Juan A. Rivera (Author), Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutiérrez (Author) |
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Frontiers Media S.A.,
2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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