Can soda tax curb obesity? Surprising reason why soda tax to reduce obesity won't work

To many, a tax on soda is a no-brainer in advancing the nation's war on obesity. Advocates point to a number of recent studies in that conclude that sugary drinks have a lot to do with why Americans are getting fatter. But obese people tend to drink diet sodas, and therefore taxing soft drinks with added sugar or other sweeteners is not a good weapon in combating obesity, according to a new study.

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