Bloomberg Government

Taxes on Sugary Beverages and Junk Food: Raises taxes on sugary beverages and junk food. This feature aims to discourage the consumption of unhealthy products by increasing their cost, thereby potentially reducing diet-related health issues.

Marketing Bans for Unhealthy Food: Limits children's and adolescents' exposure to unhealthy food and beverage marketing. By implementing comprehensive marketing bans, this feature protects younger demographics from persuasive advertising tactics that promote unhealthy eating habits.

Healthy Food Policies in Public Sector: Promotes healthy food policies for the public sector, particularly in schools. This feature ensures that public institutions offer healthier food choices, contributing to better overall health outcomes within the community.

Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels: Introduces understandable and informative front-of-package nutrition labels. This feature enables consumers to make informed food choices by providing clear and accessible nutritional information on product packaging.

Policy Development and Implementation: Supports the development and implementation of healthy food policies at the local and national levels. This feature involves collaborating with governments and organizations to establish effective food policies that promote healthy eating habits.

Policy Evaluation: Evaluates the impact of healthy food policies and uses the findings to enhance future programs. By rigorously assessing policy effectiveness, this feature ensures continuous improvement and refinement of healthy food initiatives.

Funding for Public Health Advocates: Funds public health advocates and experts to assist their work in promoting healthier diets through policy change. This financial support enables experts to conduct research and advocate for policies that support healthy eating habits.