Psychology SL
Psychology SL
9
Chapters
238
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
IB Resources
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
Psychology SL

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Elevate Health Smart Diet Fiscal Policies

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๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ Introduction to the Problem: Obesity is a growing concern worldwide. It's not just about looking good; it's about being healthy too! What can be done about it? The World Health Organization (WHO) has some tasty solutions for us. Let's bite into them!

Sugar-sweetened beverages & unhealthy foods ๐Ÿญ

  • The Situation: People love sugary drinks and unhealthy food. But they can lead to obesity and other health problems.
  • WHO's Solution: Make them pricier through taxes! By increasing the price of these "naughty" foods, people might think twice before indulging.
  • Real-World Example: Mexico introduced a sugar tax in 2014. Guess what? Soda consumption dropped by 12% in the first year! ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿ’ธ

Subsidies on fresh fruits & vegetables ๐ŸŠ

  • The Situation: Healthy foods like fruits and veggies are often expensive.
  • WHO's Solution: Make them cheaper through subsidies! By decreasing the price, everyone can afford to enjoy them.
  • Real-World Example: In the USA, the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program gives coupons to low-income families to buy fresh produce. Healthy wallets and healthy bodies! ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’ฐ

Targeting vulnerable populations ๐ŸŽฏ

  • Who Are They?: Vulnerable populations include low-income consumers, young people, and those most at risk of obesity.
  • Why Target Them?: They are more likely to respond to price changes.
  • What's the Benefit?: Making healthy food more affordable for them is a big step towards improving overall health.
  • Real-World Example: Finland has successfully used taxes to reduce butter and whole milk consumption among low-income groups. Spread the health! ๐ŸงˆโŒ

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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
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Unit 6 - Health psychology

Elevate Health Smart Diet Fiscal Policies

Word Count Emoji
414 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 16th Oct 2024

Table of content

๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ Introduction to the Problem: Obesity is a growing concern worldwide. It's not just about looking good; it's about being healthy too! What can be done about it? The World Health Organization (WHO) has some tasty solutions for us. Let's bite into them!

Sugar-sweetened beverages & unhealthy foods ๐Ÿญ

  • The Situation: People love sugary drinks and unhealthy food. But they can lead to obesity and other health problems.
  • WHO's Solution: Make them pricier through taxes! By increasing the price of these "naughty" foods, people might think twice before indulging.
  • Real-World Example: Mexico introduced a sugar tax in 2014. Guess what? Soda consumption dropped by 12% in the first year! ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿ’ธ

Subsidies on fresh fruits & vegetables ๐ŸŠ

  • The Situation: Healthy foods like fruits and veggies are often expensive.
  • WHO's Solution: Make them cheaper through subsidies! By decreasing the price, everyone can afford to enjoy them.
  • Real-World Example: In the USA, the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program gives coupons to low-income families to buy fresh produce. Healthy wallets and healthy bodies! ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ’ฐ

Targeting vulnerable populations ๐ŸŽฏ

  • Who Are They?: Vulnerable populations include low-income consumers, young people, and those most at risk of obesity.
  • Why Target Them?: They are more likely to respond to price changes.
  • What's the Benefit?: Making healthy food more affordable for them is a big step towards improving overall health.
  • Real-World Example: Finland has successfully used taxes to reduce butter and whole milk consumption among low-income groups. Spread the health! ๐ŸงˆโŒ

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