Saturday, October 01, 2011

Danish Stores Will Charge Fat Tax

Denmark hopes to keep its citizenry slim by taxing fatty foods. Starting Saturday, the amount of saturated fat in a food will determine its cost, making products like butter, olive oil, and potato chips subject to the biggest tax hikes. Denmark’s obese population pales in comparison to that of the United States, so some are wondering if a similar tax will be proposed in the U.S. if it is successful.

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