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

Whether the

government

should engrave a healthy diet into its public policy or citizens should be fully responsible for their intake has been a lingering debate. As both have their own pros and cons, I believe that being able to live a healthy lifestyle is derived from the efforts made by the

government

and each individual. Eating healthy is preceded by purchasing healthy, which means that

consumers

need to be able to cognitively identify what

food

is good for them

first

.

Such

a process requires

consumers

to be equipped with relevant knowledge

that is

largely acquired from schools, online resources and sometimes advertisements. In all cases, the

government

plays a significant role in regulating the content and spread of information. The

government

could advise educational institutions on what knowledge to pass on, filter incorrect online information and punish false advertisements on healthy

food

. These actions taken by the

government

will

consequently

foster a positive environment for citizens to obtain healthy diets.

On the other hand

, individuals should

also

actively seek to improve their eating styles and live up to the motto "you are what you eat".

In addition

to raising awareness of what cuisines are beneficial to their health,

consumers

need to be self-disciplined enough to avoid

food

high in calories, fat and cholesterol.

Furthermore

,

consumers

also

have to be willing to splash out on organic

food

and non-GMO

food

to ensure a healthy diet. In conclusion, taking a wholesome diet is not a one-party battle fought by only the

government

or each individual. It is a goal that can only be achieved by the codependent efforts paid by society as a whole.