10 Sep 2019 --- A tax on high sugar snacks, such as cookies, cakes, chocolates and candy, might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than a sugary drink tax. This is according to a UK study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) which found that a 20 percent “snack tax” on high sugar snacks could reduce energy intake, body mass index (BMI) and the prevalence of obesity. Moreover, the findings showed that the tax had a greater impact on lower-income households classified as obese, as opposed to higher-income households classified as not overweight. The researchers note that increasing the price on high sugar snacks “is worthy of further research and consideration as part of an integrated approach to tackling obesity.”