Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a “fat tax” is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

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Because of the negative effect of unhealthy lifestyle to the society. It
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government
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should
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unhealthy
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such
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as sugary drinks but others
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it is unnecessary. In
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matter. In several
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is always an argument especially when it comes to
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and drinks. When there is
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of goods
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to spike and becoming unreasonable to buy.
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will not buy
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food
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them to become more healthy and fit. 
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consider it unfair to charge those taxes. Mainly because for some in terms of
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government should respect peoples judgement. In my opinion,
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is not the solution for
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to become healthy. There are many ways
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can do. Like eating nutritious
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and exercises regularly. And
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paying
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related to foods. To conclude,
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should not implement
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