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The subsidy policy for fruits and vegetables would not significantly affect obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Subsidizing fruits and vegetables may not be an effective strategy for reducing obesity and diabetes.
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The subsidy policy would not be expected to have a significant effect on obesity and type 2 diabetes, given available data.
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Ending SNAP Subsidies For Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Could Reduce Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes
Sanjay Basu et al. · Health Affairs · 2014
DOI 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1246
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