Some people think that the government should put a tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to eat more healthily. Do you agree or disagree?

The recent increase in incidences of obesity and diabetes

are usually attributed

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is usually attributed

to the increased

consumption

of high calorific foods. Some believe that by imposing taxes on sales of these items will discourage their

consumption

and will eventually motivate people to make healthier choices. I tend to agree with

this

thought and through

this

passage will provide some supportive points for my opinion. The main reason for the increased

consumption

of these unwholesome foods is their easy availability and affordable costs. In

modern world

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the modern world

, when everyone is pressurized with their work schedule, fast foods like burger and pizza are really easy to procure and takes less time to consume.

However

, their regular and frequent

consumption

is associated with higher risk for the development of chronic disorders. Not only

this

affect

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affects

their

wellbeing but

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wellbeing, but

also

leads to increased emotional strain as sometimes these individuals are subjected to bullying from their peer at

workplace

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a workplace

the workplace

that negatively impact their self-confidence.

Moreover

, unhealthy population

also

put financial strains on countries. Governments are required to invest a huge chunk of their budget towards

development

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the development

and maintenance of healthcare sector in

form

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the form

of medical colleges, hospitals and pharmaceuticals. One possible solution to deter people from buying these fat and sugar loaded foods is proposed to be application of

higher tax

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higher taxes

a higher tax

on establishments involved in production of these commodities.

This

will not only increase the cost of these

products but

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products, but

will

also

provide revenue to states.

Subsequently

,

this

additional income can

then

be utilized for subsidizing healthier foods like vegetables and fruits to promote healthy eating habits among consumers.

This

model has proven to be successful across many countries.

For instance

, the recent imposition of

higher tax

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higher taxes

a higher tax

on cigarettes and energy drinks across UAE was found to be associated with their decreased

consumption

. In conclusion, increased

consumption

of high calorific food is

main reason

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the main reason

for higher prevalence of metabolic disorders among global population that creates

additional economic burden

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an additional economic burden

globally. In my opinion, imposing extra taxes on sales of these foods is one of the best and intelligent choice for controlling

this

menace.