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Mean agreement by policy with 95% confidence interval. a Ban vending machines selling unhealthy food or drinks in schools. b Impose a tax on manufacturers for the high-sugar drinks they sell. c Ban advertising of junk food targeting children during popular TV viewing times (including 6–9 pm). d Subsidize the sale of fruits and vegetables, making them cheaper for consumers. e Conduct media campaigns to encourage people to eat healthier foods, like fruit and vegetables. f Encourage food companies to provide food labels that carry clearer information about the nutrition content of foods. g Make companies reformulate foods to contain less salt, sugar and saturated fat. h Provide freight subsidies from the government for transport of healthy food to remote Aboriginal communities. i Introduce a 20% tax on sugary drinks that would increase the price for consumers