Cannabis, junk food and obesity

by Team Inc.

2019-08-19 cannabis, junk food and obesity

A study by an economist shows that the legalization of weed has a major effect on the sale of junk food. That, of course, was to be expected, because most people get a kick after a joint is lit up. And then you do not go into the kitchen as elaborately.

No, then you go for stuffing all kinds of snacks as quickly as possible. That this is not nonsense, according to a study by Michele Baggio, assistant professor of economics. Baggio found a link between the legalization of weed and increased consumption of certain high-calorie foods. She looked at data on monthly purchases of chips, cookies and some other snacks full of salt and sugar. What turned out to be?

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Data from stores in more than 2000 counties over the past 10 years showed that junk food purchases had increased significantly after legalization. After legalization of marijuana in states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado, purchases of ice cream were up 3,1%, biscuits by 4,1% and chips by 5,3%. Baggio: “These may seem small numbers, but they are statistically significant and also economically important. I am neither in favor nor against legalization. I'm just interested in whether there are any unintended consequences of the policy. ”

It is not yet known whether legalization of cannabis also has consequences for public health. Although you can of course imagine that these 'munchies' do not help people with obesity, a major population problem in America.

Read more metro.co.uk (Source, EN)

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