Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some say that every person should look after their own

health

while others are of the opinion that states should ensure a healthy

diet

for all.

This

essay argues that

although

the government should emphasize on improving its citizens’

health

by regulating unhealthy

food

, it is an individual’s duty to ensure his/her well-being by maintaining a balanced

diet

. According to some, governments are fully responsible for ensuring proper

health

of their citizens. Most of the

health

-related diseases,

such

as diabetes, kidney dysfunction, heart attacks are directly linked with the over-consumption of fast

food

. Governments can take preventive measures by imposing a higher tax on junk

food

.

As a result

, fewer (not less) people will be able to afford these foods, which in turns will improve the

health

of society.

Also

, smoking, which is the primary cause of lung cancer, can be reduced by putting higher duty fees on cigarettes and other narcotics.

For example

,

last

year in the UK, the government imposed a higher tax on cigarettes, and

as a result

, more and more people gave up on smoking.

However

, I believe that individuals have far greater responsibilities to take care of their own well being. Every person has the freedom to decide how they will lead their life. If someone wishes to live a healthy life, he/she will need to do physical exercise regularly. It is

exercise

Suggestion

an exercise

that reduces stress and makes a person healthy.

Also

, people need to be more cautious about the foods that they eat. To live well, one needs to add nutritious foods with lots of fibre and vitamins in their regular

diet

, and try to avoid unhealthy processed foods as much as possible.

For example

, research shows that eating fruits and vegetables every day (not everyday) and doing exercise regularly increase life expectancy by 10 years. In conclusion, in spite of the fact that government should ensure a healthy

diet

for its residents by imposing higher tax on fast

food

and cigarettes, I believe that individuals should be more cautious about their fitness, and should work out regularly, as well as eating healthy and nutritious

food

.