[jimbob45]

That’s why you tax soft drinks instead of taxing weight directly. It may be difficult to lose weight but it isn’t particularly difficult to cut out the most extremely unhealthy foods.

[kcplate]

I’d be ok with that, but I don’t think it’s all that simple to cut out unhealthy foods. One, most healthy foods are pretty expensive and a lot of unhealthy foods are not. It can be difficult for people on a tight budget to eat healthy.

You also need to consider that a sugar tax can hit lower income people a bit harder.

[Maarten88]

You could use the tax income to subsidize healthy foods. Or just redistribute it to low income people.

It cuts in many ways: save money and gain health by drinking water/tea/coffee instead of softdrinks. Use the money for healthier foods.