11/3/2019 FAT TAX

FAT TAX
This survey's objective is to study the awareness about the fat tax and sugar tax that is being introduced
in the country. A Fat tax is a proposed tax on foods or drinks judged to be unhealthy and whose
consumption is believed to be linked to rising obesity levels .A sugar tax is a tax or surcharge designed
to reduce consumption of drinks with added sugar. Drinks covered under a soda tax often include
carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks and energy drinks. It tests the knowledge of people about the
current scenario and raises the question whether or not it is, after all an effective measure by the
government.

*Required

1. Email address *

2. Were you aware about the Fat Tax and Sugar Tax imposed on food and beverage items in our
country? *
Mark only one oval.

Yes
No
Somewhat

3. Have you experienced any changes in the price of the soft drinks or such food items recently?
*
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Yes
No
Maybe

4. What according to you maybe the reason for imposing a fat tax by the government? *
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To reduce obesity in the country

To increase the demand for an alternative good
Encouraging firms to produce healthy food items
Enabling higher spending on healthcare

5. Sugar tax is a tax or surcharge designed to reduce consumption of drinks with added sugar.
Will a sugar tax help to reduce obesity? *
Mark only one oval.

YES
No
Maybe

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6. According to you, which food items should have a fat tax imposed? *
Tick all that apply.

CHEESE
CHOCOLATE
DONUT
PIZZA
OTHERS

7. Do you think a fat tax would work in a country like India? *

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Yes
No

8. If NO, then what according to you should be

done in a situation like this by the
government?

9. If the tax imposed does not work out well then what according to you can be the reason
behind this failure? *
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Because this would involve taking a higher percentage of tax from low income groups.
Because the reason for obesity is not just limited to the consumption of these food items.
Because there isn’t any determined manner in which the tax on these food items can be
evaluated.

10. Was this survey helpful in making you aware about the recent situation and help improve your
knowledge about this topic? *
Mark only one oval.

Yes
No

11. Lastly how effective was this survey? Please rate it out of 10. (where 1 being the lowest and 10
being the highest) *
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