Topics/Arguments Flashcards
Who is the minister for your chosen issue?
Maureen Watt - Minister for Public Health
What are your three courses of action?
- Introduce a ‘fat-tax’
- Encourage uptake of physical activity
- Offer free school meals to all children
What are the arguments for a ‘fat-tax’?
Save Money
Gain Money for Economy
Why are the arguments against a ‘fat-tax’?
Negative impact on low income families
What are the arguments for encouraging the uptake of physical activity?
Physical activity aids weight loss
What are the arguments against encouraging uptake of physical activity?
Cannot force participation
What are the arguments for free school meals?
Children will receive a balanced meal
Breaks down stigma
What are the arguments against free school meals?
Cost to the economy
What is the most workable solution and why?
Free school meals
It would ensure all children receive a balanced meal every weekday, would help to deep-root healthy eating in Scottish citizens from a young age.
Why is a ‘fat-tax’ not the best solution?
May help to minimise the amount of fatty food/drink consumed but the threat of it becoming a regressive tax and negatively impacting low income families is high.
Why is encouraging physical activity not the best solution?
It would potentially benefit the wellbeing of Scottish citizens but it does not affect the amount of unhealthy food consumed in Scotland.
Unhealthy food is the biggest factor in obesity.
What sources are stated in your methodologies?
The Telegraph
BBC
Is The Telegraph a beneficial source?
It is widely recognised and respected worldwide.
Openly supportive of the Conservative party, may be bias.
What is the issue you are addressing?
Obesity in Scotland
Is the BBC a beneficial source?
The BBC is a public service broadcaster which is somewhat linked to the government - impartial news gatherer.
Less likely to be bias and is more reliable.
Was accused of bias during the recent Scottish Independence Referendum
How many people suffer from obesity in Scotland?
65% of adults
How much does obesity cost the NHS?
£233 million per year
What was introduced in Denmark in 2011?
A ‘fat-tax’.
foods which contain more than 2.3% of saturated fat were charged accordingly.
When were the commonwealth games?
Glasgow, 2014
Why were the commonwealth games beneficial to Scotland?
Many new high quality sports facilities were erected throughout the city which are open for public use.
