While this could be a good pilot study for the rest of the country, what works for Berkeley may not work for other cities that aren't as notorious for being health-conscious.
Furthermore, it's unfortunate and perhaps short-sighted that Measure D does not apply to 100% fruit juices. I get that we want to encourage fruit (juice?) consumption, but I say if excess sugar consumption is bad for one's health, then all beverages with more than, say, 15g ADDED sugar per 8 ounces should be included in this tax. Note, this is where the Added Sugar Labeling format proposed by the FDA would come in handy.
This is just my opinion. I need to "pull a Hermione" and do some more research on this subject. More to come.
Read the full Nutritional Outlook article here.
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