Following Berkeley’s example, governments should apply soda tax revenue to nutrition and physical education programmes, and include information about sugar in school curricula. The approach should consider local conditions, enhance education, and provide access to healthy alternatives. That is the basis for a durable solution to Asia’s obesity epidemic.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/commentary-a-tax-on-sugary-drinks-not-enough-on-their-own-to-9258284

“A tax on sugary drinks not enough on their own to halt obesity in Asia.” Channel NewsAsia (Singapore), 28 Sept 2017, with Asit K. Biswas.

 

http://theconversation.com/taxes-on-sugary-beverages-are-not-enough-on-their-own-to-halt-march-of-obesity-in-asia-84236

“Taxes on sugary beverages are not enough on their own to halt march of obesity in Asia.” The Conversation, 27 Sept 2017, with Asit K. Biswas.

 

http://thediplomat.com/2017/09/sugary-soda-tax-not-enough-to-halt-the-march-of-obesity-in-asia/

“Sugary Soda Tax Not Enough to Halt the March of Obesity in Asia.” The Diplomat, 28 Sept 2017, with Asit K. Biswas