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Do Taxes on Unhealthy Food Need to Be Higher?

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Health experts say taxes on unhealthy foods need to be higher.

Researchers at the University of Oxford predict a 20 percent tax on sugary drinks in the U.S. would reduce obesity rates up to 3.5 percent.

The food industry argues the taxes would be unfair, ineffective and lead to job losses.