Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Admitted, that rapid increase in health issues like Diabetes and obesity has raised a question on people’s eating habits. As a Preventive measure

government

has come up with an idea of introducing high taxes on packed

food

and beverages.

Although

, the majority of the people believe that it is a great initiative by the

government

, whereas others do not consider it as a helpful step.

This

essay will discuss both aspects of the phenomenon and consent with the former idea. To commence with, Junk

food

is quite popular among individuals nowadays and especially kids are more addicted towards it like chips, coke and many more. The step taken by the

government

regarding the imposition of special taxes on packed eatables and high sugar-containing drinks has been appreciated by most of the people. It will in return reduce unnecessary expenditure on unhygienic products to a great extent.

Additionally

this

change will be helpful in eradicating serious health diseases like diabetes, heart attacks and will

also

improve people’s eating habits. To exemplify, parents may prefer domestic

food

over fast

food

for themselves and children.

On the contrary

this

amendment can be proven problematic for the middle-class people and students who are staying away from their hometowns and depend completely on these types of

food

This

decision of the

government

will multiply their daily spending and might question their survival in a strange city.

This

high tax imposition has opposed by people, they are of the view that the administration should not be profitable by feeding citizens. In various countries,middle-class people are greatly dependent on bread and butter and inflation in their prices is not an appropriate decision. In conclusion, I completely agree with the idea of having restrictions on the consumption of sugary products by inflating prices but imposing high taxes may have harmful effects on certain sections of the society.

Government

is recommended to take a step which can meet both the purposes and do what is beneficial for the nation.

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Topic Vocabulary:

obesity
diabetes
processed foods
punitive measures
revenue
public health campaigns
awareness
government overreach
personal freedoms
unhealthy diets
economic burden
sugar-related health issues
consumer behavior
taxation
high levels of sugar

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Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Fully explain your ideas

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