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Fat tax — Fat tax, also known as Twinkie tax , junk food tax, and snack tax, is a tax on calorie dense, nutrient poor foods. The tax has been proposed as one means to address the obesity problem. The consumption of junk food is supposed to decline if it… … Wikipedia
fat tax — n. A tax imposed on foods that are deemed to be unhealthy, particularly those that contribute to obesity and other health problems. Example Citations: Ontario has backed off a so called fat tax on doughnuts, burgers and other meals under $4,… … New words
carry tax — (CAYR.ee taks) n. A tax imposed on the currency holdings of individuals and companies, particularly banks. Example Citation: The most egregious examples of governmental invasion of privacy relate to two of the most intimate areas in life your… … New words
athlete tax — (ATH.leet taks; TH as in thin) n. A tax levied on professional athletes by the jurisdiction to which they travel to play a game. Example Citation: The councillors said the money raised through the athlete tax could be used to help subsidize the… … New words
Bill Gates tax — (bil GAYTS taks) n. The amount of money out of the price of a new personal computer that goes to Microsoft in the form of operating system licensing fees and other charges. Example Citation: Even if the court extracts a penalty on Microsoft s PC… … New words
sidewalk tax — (SYD.wok taks) n. Money solicited by and given to panhandlers. Example Citation: And for property owners in Rosedale, the hike in property taxes, combined with what Ms. Breslauer calls a sidewalk tax paid to panhandlers, is a common complaint.… … New words
Soft drink — A glass of cola A soft drink (also called soda, pop, coke,[1] soda pop, fizzy drink, tonic, or carbonated beverage) is a non alcoholic beverage that typically contains water (often, but not always carbonated water), a sweetener, and a … Wikipedia
Health care reform debate in the United States — See also: Health care reform in the United States, Health care in the United States, and Uninsured in the United States Health care in the United States Public health care Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Indian Health Service… … Wikipedia
Obesity in the United Kingdom — is a growing health concern with health officials stating that it is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United Kingdom. According to Forbes, United Kingdom ranks 28 on a 2009 list of fattest countries.[1] Adult obesity rates… … Wikipedia
Topic outline of nutrition — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of nutrition topics. Nutrition or nutrition science studies the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. The scope of nutrition science ranges from malnutrition to optimal health.… … Wikipedia
