An inappropriate diet, that is full of unsaturated fats, sugar, and preservatives, is considered to be the main reason for many medical issues, for instance, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and others, that burden the health sector, community, and jeopardise one's life. It is considered by many that taxing junk food will help to alleviate the problem, while others believe that such a practice is not just to others and not needed. This essay will discuss both views and will support the argument that the financial penalty for fast food is unacceptable.