Updated: January 25, 2011

Are you a soda-holic? You may be surprised to find out that the government is thinking of adding a three-cent tax to sodas, sugary beverages and sports and energy drinks in an effort to combat obesity -- one Big Gulp at a time.

As obesity rates among Americans climb, this type of "sin tax," like those on alcohol and cigarettes, is one way lawmakers are trying to discourage people from buying unhealthy drinks. According to studies by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20% of the population in most states is obese. In fact, in 2008, only Colorado could claim that less than 20% of of people were overweight, with a BMI over 30.

"While many factors promote weight gain, soft drinks are the only food or beverage that has been shown to increase the risk of overweight and obesity, which, in turn, increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, and many other health problems," said Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest in a CBS News article.

Will increasing the tax on these drinks decrease consumption? Will you drink less soda just because it's more expensive? Will this new tax make you less likely to buy soda and opt for healthy drinks instead? Share your thoughts below.

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