By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Nov 27 2024 Despite slashing sugary drink sales by over 25%, Philadelphia’s beverage tax reveals nuanced effects on children’s weight, spotlighting the complexity of tackling pediatric obesity. Study:  The Philadelphia Beverage Tax and Pediatric Weight Outcomes . Image Credit: Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com  A recent JAMA Pediatrics study investigates the impact of the 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax on pediatric weight outcomes.