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 with this opinion ?

Fast

food

joints have had a massive expansion in recent years and

hence

, in a few nations, a huge amount of humans have encountered physical fitness issues by consuming more junk items. Should the higher authorities levy more taxes on

such

types of eating items?

This

essay disagrees that governments should tax

this

kind of eatables.

Firstly

,

this

essay will discuss how it will impact only a certain income-group and

secondly

, it will discuss other alternatives to reduce the consumption of

such

food

.

To begin

with, increasing tariffs will have only a marginal effect on its consumption as those who belong to the upper class will continue eating

such

edible items. The people who might reduce having

such

food

would be lower and middle-class individuals.

For example

, a recent survey by J.J University showed high-income groups people been more inclined towards eating junk

food

. Alternatively, the government should think of creating awareness about the ill-effects of junk

food

. If people are educated about the harmful effects of consuming

this

variety of

food

, there is a bright possibility of them adopting a healthier lifestyle.

For instance

, many individuals follow what is shown in advertisements and broadcasting videos of fitness problems caused by eating fast

food

will surely direct them towards a balanced diet. In conclusion, increasing taxes on

such

eating items will, not give the desired results and will impact on a selected group of individuals. Whereas, raising awareness of health concerns will keep a lasting impression on an individual’s mind.