HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 20 MC

The United Kingdom implemented a soft drink industry levy in 2018 which has shown success in reducing childhood obesity rates. Based on this international example, which approach would be MOST suitable for addressing Australia's obesity challenge?

Copy the UK model exactly without any modifications for Australian conditions
Focus only on individual behaviour change rather than policy interventions
Adapt the levy concept to target high-sugar products while considering Australian dietary patterns
Ignore international examples as they cannot apply to the Australian context

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Adapting successful policies to local context maximises effectiveness.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Direct copying ignores unique Australian cultural and economic factors.
B is incorrect: Policy interventions complement individual approaches for population health.
D is incorrect: International best practices provide valuable learning opportunities.