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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Incidences of obesity have risen over the years. It is believed to be a consequence of over
consumption
 of fast
food
 and
hence
 some people argue that the
government
 should increase the
tax
 on
such
 foods. In my opinion,
this
 approach is unlikely to yield the desired result. In the
first
 place, increasing
tax
 on fast
food
 is unlikely to reduce its
consumption
. Actually, most people who consume it are already well aware of the health consequences of its
consumption
;
however
, their busy schedules do not permit them to cook proper meals at home.
Hence
, they opt for
readymade
Suggestion
ready made
 meals. They will buy packaged
food even
Accept comma addition
food, even
 if the price is high because they cannot or do not want to cook healthy
food
 at home.
Hence
, a higher
tax
 will have little impact on fast
food
consumption especially
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consumption, especially
 among middle and higher income groups. At the same time, it will put a burden on the lower strata of the society. Many of these people subsist on fast
food
 because they cannot afford healthy
food
. By increasing the
tax
 on fast
food
, the
government
 will only add to their woes. A better solution is to make healthy
food
 more affordable and available to all sections of the society. The
government
 can open eateries all over the country where it can sell healthy meals at affordable prices. It should
also
 enact laws that make it mandatory for fast
food
 companies to ensure the quality of their foods. In conclusion, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to combat obesity, and a higher
tax
 on fast
food
 is not the one we need. What the
government
 should do is to make
healthy meals more
Suggestion
more healthy meals
 and more affordable.
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  • obesity
  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • health outcomes
  • healthcare costs
  • consumer behavior
  • socio-economic backgrounds
  • ethical implications
  • public health campaigns
  • subsidies
  • regulations
  • nutritional content
  • healthier food options
  • government intervention
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