Should there be a tax on sugar?

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Question: Should there be a tax on sugar?
Position1 of 3›: Yes, there should be a tax on sugar

This position holds that there should be a tax on sugar. It argues that sugar is unhealthy, addictive and not something the body actually requires to function — so taxing it would curb consumption while generating revenue that can be returned to the community.

Supporting arguments · 2

Sugar should be taxed because it's actually an addictive substance
While not a drug, sugar can be an addictive substance. That doesn’t change the fact the body can become dependent on it or even throw a person into withdrawal. Not only that but it can cause a plethora of health problems.
Sugar is not a substance the body requires to function
The body only really requires glucose to function properly. Glucose helps create insulin. It's a monosaccharide and one of the most simple sugars found in almost everything a person consumes. Sucrose, table sugar, on the other hand, is a disaccharide found in most sweets and not required to function.