In an unprecedented move, the Danish government has implemented a surcharge of 16 kroner per kilogram (approximately $1.29/lb) of saturated fat in a product. Foods such as butter, milk, cheese, pizza, meat, oil, and processed food will all be subject to the charge. The goal is to dissuade citizens from consuming unhealthy foods, but the tax has already had the side effect of causing people to stock up on these goods prior to its implemention! Many scientists also question whether a salt or sugar tax would be a more effective measure. If successful, the fat tax is expected to raise the average life expectancy of Danes by a total of three years over the next decade.
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