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?

To alleviate health problems related to excessive fast

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consumption, governments are suggested to tax

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kind of foodstuff more. In my opinion, I do not agree with

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idea, because even though fast-

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intake should be regulated, imposing taxation is not advisable. The main reason why the authorities should not enforce tariffs on fast

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is that it might impede the growth of the

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and beverage industry. As an example, many nations' economies rely on the contribution of

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economic sector, so without a large revenue source from it, the whole country's income would suffer.

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, the act would thwart the business of small fast-

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chains and force them to close their store since they cannot break even, which might lead to a surge in unemployment in the future. As a consequence, putting high tax might leave a devastating effect on countries' economic performance,

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is not recommendable.

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, I believe there are other ways to lower the consumption of junk

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that does not hamper the economy. One of which is the mass education about the adverse impact of convenient

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on people's well-being, and how its convenience and affordability cannot compensate for the health deterioration. If individuals are aware of the knowledge, they would be more conscious about their diet to avoid undesirable diseases

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as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Another way to guide society towards a healthier eating habit is to prescribe the amount of fruit and vegetable that should be consumed each meal so that it is easier for people to follow. In conclusion, since the tax on unhealthy

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might lead to economic problems, I would advise against

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measure. There are a lot of other ways to tackle fast

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-related health issues and

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imposing taxation should only be the

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-ditch effort.