Sugary Drinks
CHICO ST. name___________________________
Public Opinion Poll
Spring 2014
- Do you believe that regularly drinking sugary sodas like Coke, Pepsi, or Mountain Dew increases a person’s chance of becoming overweight or obese?
WOMEN Yes ____10 No______ Not Sure ______
MEN Yes ____10 No ______ Not Sure ______
- Would you support taxing the sale of sugar sweetened beverages?
WOMEN YES___5 NO_____2 Not Sure___3
MEN YES___7 NO_______ Not Sure___3
- Would you support taxing the sale of sugar sweetened beverages if proceeds from the tax are used to improve school nutrition and physical activity programs?
WOMEN YES__9 NO______ Not Sure____1
MEN YES___8 NO______ Not Sure____2
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Sugary Drinks
The survey on the different opinions held by persons who participated had a clear cut view on whether the regular consumption of sugary sodas does increase the chances of one becoming overweight or obese. Both men and women, a total of 20 who were interviewed believe regularly drinking sugary sodas increases a person’s chances of becoming overweight or obese. Research has shown that, two out of three adults and one out of three children in the United States are overweight or obese. A typical 20-ounce soda contains 15 to 18 teaspoons of sugar and upwards of 240 calories. These facts are a great contribution to the overwhelming support……………..
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