VOICED : Mexico wants to tax surgary drinks in

The video discusses the obesity crisis in Mexico, where 70% of the population is overweight or obese, largely due to high soda consumption. The government proposes a tax on sugary drinks, facing opposition from soda producers. Scientists argue the link between soda and obesity is clear. The health system struggles with the burden of obesity-related diseases like diabetes, impacting both healthcare resources and family finances. Coca Cola, with its significant presence in Mexico, is criticized for its marketing practices and lobbying against the soda tax.

What percentage of the Mexican population is overweight or obese?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the proposed tax on sugary drinks in Mexico?

• 10 US cents per liter

• 5 US cents per liter

• 8 US cents per liter

• 12 US cents per liter

What is the main argument of soda producers against the soda tax?

• It will increase unemployment

• It is too expensive to implement

• It unfairly targets one product

• It will reduce soda consumption

What percentage of the Mexican population is diabetic?

• 10%

• 12%

• 14%

• 16%

Why is Coca Cola accused of using dubious commercial methods?

• It sells soda at a lower price than water

• It uses misleading advertisements

• It sells soda at a higher price than water

• It limits the availability of other brands